Musah is much stronger on ball than Cardoso. When u need power to hold ball for possession, it made no sense.
I understood going to back 5 as it shored up the lanes Panama we're able to find in the first. The issue comes in the form of communication and knowing who is where and when. That chaotic run of play that led to 2nd goal was all about losing one's place. We were totally discombobulated.
I don't know that we have the will to beat an even 2nd team Uruguay. This teams focus seems very "on edge" - by that I mean the focus is very easily distracted, be it calls (non) or physical play. We don't seem to be able to play with a sort of anger that elevates our game. It almost always detracts from it. Dumb balls, dumb fouls and missed opportunities.
Don't know how this ends Monday, but I have to think if we lose, US Soccer has little choice. They have to make a change and change the culture of this team.
I was all for Klinsmann because I knew he would bring that culture to US soccer. Unfortunately I don't think US Soccer was ready. So if we want to honestly compete on world stage, it has to change. Has to. Or we will wallow in mediocrity until change happens.
I'm so disheartened by this game, result and looking ahead. Ugh.