The US men’s national team play Japan in a friendly match at the Lower.com Field. The game takes place on September 9. They will want to bounce back from a loss in a friendly against South Korea. Here is our USMNT predicted lineup vs Japan.
USMNT Predicted Lineup Vs Japan in International Friendly
How the USMNT Have Lined-up Recently
The USMNT lined up against South Korea with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Matt Freese started in net, as he had done throughout the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Sergio Dest played at right-back, with Max Arfsten at left-back. Tim Ream lined up as the left centre-back, next to Tristan Blackmon.
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Tyler Adams was at the heart of the midfield, with Sebastian Berhalter next to him. The Bournemouth player has been exceptional this season in the absence of Lewis Cook and Ryan Christie. The young Diego Luna played as an attacking midfielder.
Timothy Weah and Christian Pulisic started on the wings, both with Champions League experience. Norwich City’s Joshua Sargent started as the number nine.
USMNT Recent Form
The USMNT lost 2-0 in an embarrassing defeat to South Korea. Son Heung-min opened the scoring before setting up Dong-Gyeong Lee, all before he was substituted in 63rd minute. The USA were not dominated, with 54% of possession and three big chances; however, South Korea simply took both of their big chances for the victory.
USMNT Injuries and Absentees to Consider
Weah was substituted in the last match with an injury; however, it is reportedly only a minor concern. It is unclear whether he will play in this match.
Malik Tillman, Patrick Agyeman, and Miles Robinson all missed out on this camp with injuries.
USMNT Predicted Lineup Vs Japan
GK: Matt Freese
LB: Max Arfsten
CB: Tim Ream
CB: Chris Richards
RB: Alex Freeman
CM: Tyler Adams
CM: Luca de la Torre
AM: Diego Luna
LW: Christian Pulisic
ST: Folarin Balogun
RW: Sebastian Berhalter
