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Lots of #USMNT tactics chatter today. One constant in Berhalter& #39;s evolving plans is his marriage to a six that functions as a deep distribution hub. I& #39;m not as devoted to the position as Gregg (who is?!) but I& #39;m fine with it for now. Over the medium-term, I see a dilemma brewing.
All of our options for the Berhalter 6 are lighter on defense than a traditional DM, so using this position locks us into using two CMs and only three true attackers.
For now, that& #39;s fine. We can get offensive contributions from the FBs and the CM to create chances.
For now, that& #39;s fine. We can get offensive contributions from the FBs and the CM to create chances.
3/ But the likely evolution of the player pool could very easily create a lot of tension with the existence of the Berhalter 6. Here& #39;s why:
4/ Right now we have Reyna, Morris, Weah, and Llanez competing for right wing. Morris is playing out of his skull. Reyna is on a very elite trajectory. Let& #39;s say for the sake of the argument that one of Weah/Llanez pans out as a NT player.
5/ Additionally, we have some attacking midfield prospects like Pomykal, Ledezma, and Aaronson. If one of them blows up, that& #39;s another attacker in the mix. And it& #39;s very tough to bench McKennie for them for a variety of reasons.
6/ So if you have three great RWs, a great AM, Pulisic, and a CF, that& #39;s a lot of talent competing for three spots.
You can easily get a fourth attacker on the field, but that would require eliminating the Berhalter 6.
You can easily get a fourth attacker on the field, but that would require eliminating the Berhalter 6.
