In tomorrows upcoming game, I'd like to see a full starting XI, or at least most of the our players that sat out on last Tuesday's game against the Czechs. Howard should be in goal, however our defense can play around a bit if Demerit still has eye problems. I'd like to see Cherundolo play as well as Goodson in the back. Ideally, a 4-4-2 should be in place, and I'm more concerned about who should be playing up top than anywhere else on the pitch. If Coach Bob Bradley does decide to put Dempsey up top to pair with Altidore, then you have to start asking what is the reasoning to bring Buddle, Gomez, and Findley? For tomorrow's game, Findley if anyone should start up with Jozy because I, like many others out there, is incredibly surprised that he made the team after such a poor performance in his last international cap. On top of that, he didn't even dress for the friendly against the Czech Republic. The entire country really want to see what he's obviously been showing during training, because keeping him as a secret is not the smartest way to go. We aren't a team that has the respect of the world yet, and keeping a playing in the dark from other countries can only hurt us, not give us an advantage, especially if he shows up to the World Cup and underachieves due to the nervousness and lack of confidence he displayed before.
Our midfield, arguably the strongest position shouldn't be a problem tomorrow, but I wouldn't mind seeing our predicted substitutes in the World Cup get a start. This game should be about prepping and giving the fans a reason to stick behind them and not lose interest just because some of our best known players are injured. Starting players like Torres or Feilhaber who aren't going to start in South Africa will show fans who don't follow US soccer as much as other that we have depth behind our key players. I think Buddle and Gomez should see some time tomorrow, and get a feel for each other playing together. We should have a stronger team playing than we did against the Czechs and I really want to see some results, instead of experimenting if we aren't looking so good.
Things To Watch Tomorrow:
1. Will Robbie FIndley play?
2. Who will start on defense?
3. How will Gooch perform?
4. Who will be paired up top with Altidore?
5. How will our substitutes contribute to the game?
MY PREDICTION:
It can go many ways. Turkey is bringing a very talented team to show Coach Guus Huddink what they're made of and the potential they have to be a competitive European giant. If the USA can communicate well on the field and make some great passes from our midfield to our forwards, I can see us winning 3-1. If we show a shaky performance, it can end in an unimpressive 1-0 victory. Regardless though on how we perform, I believe the nat. team are playing to win and start their road to South Africa on a good note.
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