After a poor run of results, USA will face Trinidad and Tobago in their CONCACAF Gold Cup debut. Due to certain absences, head coach Mauricio Pochettino could make some variations in his lineup.
The USA will face significant challenges as they prepare to face Trinidad and Tobago in the upcoming 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. They have lost four consecutive matches, which has created more questions than answers. However, Trinidad and Tobago are also grappling with their own difficulties. They have managed only one win in their last four games and have struggled against several CONCACAF rivals.
Criticism has been a persistent theme for Mauricio Pochettino since he took on the role of head coach of the USMNT. From the outset, he has faced a challenging environment. The absence of key USA stars has further complicated his task, compelling him to rely heavily on emerging talents from MLS. Consequently, the national team’s performance has not matched the standards of previous years.
Trinidad and Tobago have shown improvement by maintaining their status in League A of the CONCACAF Nations League. However, a recent defeat to Costa Rica in the World Cup Qualifiers has disrupted their momentum. This setback adds pressure ahead of the Gold Cup, where they have not advanced past the group stage since 1973.
USA predicted lineup vs Trinidad and Tobago
Considering their winning record in the Concacaf Gold Cup, the USMNT enters the game as clear favorites to beat Trinidad and Tobago. However, Mauricio Pochettino has several key absentees in his squad including: Sergiño Dest (ACL injury recovery), Yunus Musah (personal decision), Weston McKennie (playing in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025), Giovanni Reina (playing in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025), Christian Pulisic (personal decision), Florian Balogun (ankle ailment) and Ricardo Pepi (meniscus injury).
With these absentees in mind, USA could line up as follows against Trinidad and Tobago: Matt Freese; Alex Freeman, Chris Richards, Miles Robinson, Maximilian Arfsten; Johnny Cardoso, Luca de la Torre; Jack McGlynn, Malik Tillman, Diego Luna; Patrick Agyemang.
Trinidad and Tobago predicted lineup vs USA
Unlike USA, head coach Dwight Yorke does not have numerous absences in his roster as only Josiah Trimmingham is out and will be replaced by Justin Garcia. Considering their recent games, Trinidad and Tobago could present a lineup similar to that of their previous games, as they tend to make few variations.
For this reason, Trinidad and Tobago could play as follows against USA: Marvin Phillip; Rio Cardines, André Ramonyd, Alvin Jones, Sheldon Bateau, Tyrece Spicer; Dante Sealy, Kevin Molino, Daniel Phillips, Ajani Fortune; Levi Garcia.
From: bolavip.com
