Changing the face of the United States national team is one of the main priorities at the moment according to the manager Jurgen Klinsmann.
The German has said that he will be using a number of young players over the course of the next few friendly matches in order to make the team more attractive to watch. It will take a lot of time, but it is something that he believes will make the United States of the best teams in the world. This integration of many talented youngsters will first start with the friendly match against Russia.
He has said that the technical and attractive style of football is on his mind, and he believes that the next generation can cope with this change. He has also pointed to the significant steps taken by the team in the recent matches, as they have been able to secure 1-0 victories over both Mexico and Italy. Klinsmann has also said that he will be looking to identify players from around the world with dual citizenship capable of playing for the United States. Russia are currently ranked ninth in the FIFA world rankings and are one of the formidable opposition according to Klinsmann.
“One step at a time we are trying to play a more attacking, more technical game so that we hopefully in the future are able to play with the best teams in the world. We have already made some steps forward. Little by little, we’re trying to get to another level. … We discover talent all over the world with duel citizenship. It’s a new picture that the U.S. is facing compared to 10 or 15 years ago, and that’s very exciting for us,” said Klinsmann. After suffering the loss in the opening qualifying match against Jamaica, the US have recorded three straight victories.
Changing the face of the United States national team is one of the main priorities at the moment according to the manager Jurgen Klinsmann.
The German has said that he will be using a number of young players over the course of the next few friendly matches in order to make the team more attractive to watch. It will take a lot of time, but it is something that he believes will make the United States of the best teams in the world. This integration of many talented youngsters will first start with the friendly match against Russia.
He has said that the technical and attractive style of football is on his mind, and he believes that the next generation can cope with this change. He has also pointed to the significant steps taken by the team in the recent matches, as they have been able to secure 1-0 victories over both Mexico and Italy. Klinsmann has also said that he will be looking to identify players from around the world with dual citizenship capable of playing for the United States. Russia are currently ranked ninth in the FIFA world rankings and are one of the formidable opposition according to Klinsmann.
“One step at a time we are trying to play a more attacking, more technical game so that we hopefully in the future are able to play with the best teams in the world. We have already made some steps forward. Little by little, we’re trying to get to another level. … We discover talent all over the world with duel citizenship. It’s a new picture that the U.S. is facing compared to 10 or 15 years ago, and that’s very exciting for us,” said Klinsmann. After suffering the loss in the opening qualifying match against Jamaica, the US have recorded three straight victories.