Mathguy64 said:

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And we are now doomed to never win anything.

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aggiebird02 said:

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I would prefer Cherundolo…

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aggiebird02 said:

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I would prefer Cherundolo…

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Maurico Pochettino tactics, coaching style

The Argentine boss employs a high pressing tactical style, employing a 4-2-3-1 formation which utilizes an intense counter-press that looks to win the ball back in dangerous areas, often at the sacrifice of the team's defensive structure. However, Pochettino is known for his flexibility, and has a strong familiarity with the 4-3-3 that the U.S. often found itself in under Gregg Berhalter.

While Pochettino's teams show intensity after losing the ball, they also insist on building from the back in possession and reaching the opposition half in an organized set-up, which suits the international football game.

Unfortunately, Pochettino may have to be flexible when it comes to his heavy usage of talented full-backs or even wing-backs in advanced areas, as it is not a position of great depth in the United States. He loves to bomb a full-back high up the pitch (think Nathaniel Clyne at Saints, or Kieran Trippier at Spurs), with the three trailing defenders providing back-line cover and the winger on that side drifting centrally (think Heung-Min Son at Spurs, or Kylian Mbappe at PSG) to make room out wide and create attacking overloads.

Where Pochettino may be especially useful at a high-level CONCACAF side is up against defensive low blocks, which he managed against often when PSG matched up against most other Ligue 1 sides. Even loaded with such talented attacking talent at PSG, Pochettino had to teach the likes of Mbappe and Neymar intricate passing moves to break down bunkered opponents. The USMNT, in turn, has often had trouble breaking down bunkered opponents when matching up against the numerous lower-tier football nations within its own confederation, and Pochettino's experience in this area will be critical.

However, the Argentine's tactics can at times be too detailed, an area of concern at his first national team job. At Chelsea, Pochettino's young squad struggled to grasp the intricacies of his high press, which resulted in strong attacking volume but also continued defensive breakdowns.

A hallmark of Pochettino's coaching style is his reputation as a manager who players enthusiastically support. According to multiple reports, Chelsea players were "shocked" and "unhappy" with Pochettino's dismissal earlier this summer, just the latest example of his managerial style being well received by the squad.

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aggiebird02 said:

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Rudyjax said:

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aggiebird02 said:

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I would prefer Cherundolo…

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You know it's not funny.

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Come on, guys, y'all know I'm not trolling, nor trying to be funny or clever.

I didn't want Gregg to be fired, but it happened. I want another former player as the coach, and Cherundolo is the guy.

Just to add, Gregg was a very successful USMNT coach. I have zero confidence in this foreigner…

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monarch said:

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Interesting but you sure 'bout dat?

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