da betobet： Several American youngsters have stepped up in Argentina, and they will have to be at their best again to reach the final four
da apostebet： There are some benefits to a blowout, and the biggest benefit is the opportunity to rest. That's what the United States Under-20 men's national team did before and during their last-16 win over New Zealand, a lopsided 4-0 victory that saw the U.S. team play as favorites.
In that match, the U.S. were able to rotate, allowing some key players a slight rest while giving new additions Rokas Pukstas and Kevin Paredes a soft launch into the team. Now, as the U.S. prepares to face Uruguay in the quarter-finals, there are no injuries, no fatigue and no suspensions, which can't be said about the opponents, who went down a man due to a red card in their win over Gambia on Thursday after watching the U.S. coast two days prior.
However, Mikey Varas does have some difficult decisions to make, even if they are the good kind. With a full complement of players plenty that want to, and perhaps deserve to, play. The U.S. has steamrolled everyone in their path so far, and with Pukstas and Paredes now fully up to speed with the team, Varas has to make some tough decisions.
Does he revert back to a 4-3-3 to accommodate some of his best players? Or does he stick with the five-man defense that has yet to allow a goal at this tournament?
GOAL takes a look at how the U.S. should line up against Uruguay:
Getty ImagesGK: Gabriel Slonina
Still a no-doubter here. Slonina is yet to concede a goal at the tournament, an even though he's rarely been called upon, he's stepped up in the few moments he has with some spectacular stops.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesLB: Caleb Wiley
After an okay first half, Wiley came out of the gates hot in the second half against New Zealand, wreaking absolute havoc down the left-hand side. The Atlanta United starlet was also taken out of the game early, giving him an extra bit of rest heading into this quarter-finals.
Getty ImagesCB: Josh Wynder
The young Louisville City star has been totally unphased, answering any questions outsiders may have had about his ability to play up an age group. He'll keep his place again for this one, having established himself as a key figure in defense due to his athleticism.
Getty ImagesCB: Brandan Craig
No doubter here as well. Overall, Craig may just be the U.S. team's best player so far. His ability to pass the ball from the back opens up so much, and the U.S. has benefitted from the way he can kickstart an attack. Defensively, he's rock solid and he remains the team's best set-piece taker. Craig should start every game as long as he's able.