How Should USA Boss Jurgen Klinsmann Align His Defense Against Denmark?

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Published: March 24, 2015

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The biggest concern about the United States men's national soccer team during the Jurgen Klinsmann era has been the play of the defense. 

Klinsmann will once again try a different combination of players at the back for Wednesday's friendly in Aarhus against Denmark. 

Due to the fitness levels of certain players in the talent pool, Klinsmann opted to go with four Europe-based defenders, three from Liga MX and one from MLS. Brek Shea, who spent the first half of the European season in England, was the lone MLS defender named to the 23-man roster. 



Because of the versatility of certain players in the squad, Klinsmann has a quite a few options in front of him when it comes to formation and personnel. 

If the two friendlies against Chile and Panama are any indication of how Klinsmann might choose to utilize the defenders on the current roster, Shea and DeAndre Yedlin will receive another chance on both flanks. 

Yedlin was named to the starting 11 for both matches, while Shea lined up at left-back in the 2-0 win over Panama. All three center-backs who started in the first two matches of 2015 are not on the roster this time around. 



On the right flank, Yedlin faces competition from Timothy Chandler for a starting gig at NRGi Park. Chandler is a much better defender than Yedlin, but the Tottenham Hotspur player packs a larger punch in attack.

Another player who might be up for a start at right-back is Fabian Johnson, who is one of the most versatile talents in the squad. Johnson is capable of playing both full-back and wing positions. 

At left-back, Greg Garza and Tim Ream are both contenders to start instead of Shea. Garza has been a consistent producer at the position for Club Tijuana in Liga MX, while Ream has delivered surprising results on the left side of defense at Bolton Wanderers. 

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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