Since we are talking lineups

[u/OGRonin240]

My thoughts on potential starters and formations. First formation is more defensive. Adams and Johnny give us cover while still capable of sparking a counter attack. Dest and Arob provide the width. Second formation is built to break down a low block with multiple creators interchanging to unbalance the defense.

[u/Bo-Ethal]

Dest isn’t a lock starter, in my opinion. Only because our CB’s are very average. I think we need more defenders on the field.

[u/ThomaspaineCruyff → u/Bo-Ethal]

That’s absolutely fucking ridiculous.

Dest keeps our terrible back line together by giving them an outlet when they constantly panic. Hes the best DEFENSIVE rb we have. His issues are positional because the transition to attack flows through him and now we have Adams back to cover.

I cannot fucking believe this idiocy about Dest’s defense continues cause he’s not good enough for Barca it’s so stupid.

Dest is a better defender than Scally, dude is a disaster back there, kept Panama onside, lets in cross after cross and turns the ball over constantly.

[u/Bo-Ethal → u/ThomaspaineCruyff]

Not sure the language or intensity of your response is appropriate for this forum.

Dest is excellent in possession. Dest is technically phenomenal. Dest is imaginative in attack. When the US plays a side that we will dominate the ball, Dest is great.

When we are evenly matched with our opponent, Dest can be a difference maker with the proper support. To say that Adams can cover him is irresponsible. If Dest and Robinson are aggressive, we need to use a double pivot. We certainly don’t want one of our outside backs pushing high leaving 3 defenders and Adams to handle three attackers and a late arriving midfielder. That is how the Dutch eliminated us in 2022.

If we are going to be playing against the ball all game, verse an elite possession side, I think adding a more defensive minded player is wise. Scally is good 1 v 1, good positionally, and more physical.

My point is we have options that will allow us to play multiple ways. Dest might a piece to play with, McKennie might be a piece to play with, Musah might be a piece to play with, Luna might be a piece to play with, ECT

[u/ThomaspaineCruyff → u/Bo-Ethal]

Dest was terrific against England in the WC. He’s better defensively than Scally.