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    Weston McKennie injury: Who could step in for USMNT's World Cup opener vs. Wales? | Futbol Americas
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    Weston McKennie injury: Who could step in for USMNT’s World Cup opener vs. Wales? | Futbol Americas



    Herculez Gomez tells Sebastian Salazar how he would replace Weston McKennie in the USMNT’s lineup if the midfielder is out for the World Cup opener against Wales in Group B.

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    6. dk57 on

      Gio Reyna should be put in the midfield, play weah/pulisic on the wings. Acosta shouldnt play a second in the world cup unless there is an injury.

    9. UTDMark on

      Now he s injured he’s now stuck at juve lmao and he’s the Major reason juve is struggling he’s been conceeding too many free kicks loose passes it’s just weird all Americans flop after two years in top leagues lmao 😅😅😅feel bad for them the 2 year wonders

    12. Zach Gold on

      If weston can’t play you change the shape, musah and adams in a double pivot with reyna at the 10 or aaronson at the 10. Personally i’d do that anyway, and have mckennie on the right of midfield tucking inside when we dont have the ball. But if he’s out for any reason, there’s not even a debate, you don’t replace mckennie, you change the shape

    14. David T on

      Herc, he came back faster than expected and then injured himself again. Doesn't sound like a "freak of nature" rather than a kid whose team is pushing him too fast.

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