The United States go to the World Cup 2014 after having done extremely well in the recent major tournaments. Hence, expectations of US at the World Cup 2014 are higher than what they were a few years ago. Despite this, manager Jurgen Klinsmann has suggested that the US will not be able to lift the World Cup title in the Brazil edition. Currently, bookmakers do not have much close odds on the US winning the title. After having dropped star players like Landon Donovan, Klinsmann is adopting a new approach for the national team.
This also includes a new 4-4-2 formation with a diamond in the middle. Due to such aspects, Brazil will be tough for the national team according to Klinsmann. He has also recalled that the group stage draw is not exactly kind to them, as they will face former world champions Germany along with heavyweights like Portugal and Ghana. The US reached the last 16 at the World Cup 2010. An achievement of this result would be considered as a success by Klinsmann, although deep down, he would be wanting to reach the latter stages of the competition.
United States also did extremely well at the recent Confederations Cup 2013. They also have players in a much better physical condition than those European counterparts. “We cannot win this World Cup, because we are not at that level yet. For us, we have to play the game of our lives seven times to win the tournament,” said the former German national team manager. He surprised everyone by leaving out LA Galaxy star Landon Donovan, who has been part of the last three world cups. His experience could have been vital, but it seems that Klinsmann is now looking at younger players and is working towards the future of the team.
The United States go to the World Cup 2014 after having done extremely well in the recent major tournaments. Hence, expectations of US at the World Cup 2014 are higher than what they were a few years ago. Despite this, manager Jurgen Klinsmann has suggested that the US will not be able to lift the World Cup title in the Brazil edition. Currently, bookmakers do not have much close odds on the US winning the title. After having dropped star players like Landon Donovan, Klinsmann is adopting a new approach for the national team.
This also includes a new 4-4-2 formation with a diamond in the middle. Due to such aspects, Brazil will be tough for the national team according to Klinsmann. He has also recalled that the group stage draw is not exactly kind to them, as they will face former world champions Germany along with heavyweights like Portugal and Ghana. The US reached the last 16 at the World Cup 2010. An achievement of this result would be considered as a success by Klinsmann, although deep down, he would be wanting to reach the latter stages of the competition.
United States also did extremely well at the recent Confederations Cup 2013. They also have players in a much better physical condition than those European counterparts. “We cannot win this World Cup, because we are not at that level yet. For us, we have to play the game of our lives seven times to win the tournament,” said the former German national team manager. He surprised everyone by leaving out LA Galaxy star Landon Donovan, who has been part of the last three world cups. His experience could have been vital, but it seems that Klinsmann is now looking at younger players and is working towards the future of the team.