Jozy Altidore

[romeo212000]

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Assuming he's dressing for the game, he has to start right? There's too much risk for him coming off the bench. If we bring him in and his hamstring blows up we just burned 2 subs.

 

[romeo212000]

Assuming he's dressing for the game, he has to start right? There's too much risk for him coming off the bench. If we bring him in and his hamstring blows up we just burned 2 subs.

Would think so, but he might only play 60 minutes or so.

 

[CalamityX11]

Assuming he's dressing for the game, he has to start right? There's too much risk for him coming off the bench. If we bring him in and his hamstring blows up we just burned 2 subs.

or if you start him, something goes wrong early, you waste an early sub....

at least with Jozy off the bench, you still have the option whether to put him in or not(most likely shortened minutes)

 

[romeo212000]

or if you start him, something goes wrong early, you waste an early sub....

at least with Jozy off the bench, you still have the option whether to put him in or not(most likely shortened minutes)

Problem is, Jozy isn't really a guy you bring off the bench. He's the guy you want starting the game because he gives you the opportunity to hold the ball and dictate the pace. Johanssen is the guy you bring off the bench late in the game specifically for his finishing ability.

 

[CalamityX11]

Problem is, Jozy isn't really a guy you bring off the bench. He's the guy you want starting the game because he gives you the opportunity to hold the ball and dictate the pace. Johanssen is the guy you bring off the bench late in the game specifically for his finishing ability.

well yes, when healthy Jozy is that guy.

I was factoring in his health and leg injury for the time being... obviously he's the starter when healthy.

 

[romeo212000]

well yes, when healthy Jozy is that guy.

I was factoring in his health and leg injury for the time being... obviously he's the starter when healthy.

My point is, he's not a super sub.

 

[jarntt]

The strategy depends on how he feels, right? If he is good to go, he starts. If not or if he's iffy I could see us holding him out in case we somehow get off to like a 2-0 lead. Then you never bring him in and just let him rest another few days. If we are down then you need to take the chance and bring him in.

 

[redseat]

unless he is 100% healthly this will be a hard decision for Klingsman. for the reasons people already mentioned. you Start him you don't know how long he could go which means might lose an early sub which is never good. And IF he is on the bench the US might find themselves down and I don't see Belgium letting up a lead

 

[romeo212000]

unless he is 100% healthly this will be a hard decision for Klingsman. for the reasons people already mentioned. you Start him you don't know how long he could go which means might lose an early sub which is never good. And IF he is on the bench the US might find themselves down and I don't see Belgium letting up a lead

The US can not get behind early in this game. Belgium are too sound defensively and we don't play the possession game well enough to count on unlocking them.

 

[redseat]

The US can not get behind early in this game. Belgium are too sound defensively and we don't play the possession game well enough to count on unlocking them.

Exactly. So I am thinking he will start but can the US afford a semi-healthy Altidore our there? They need to be on their game from start to finish

 

[whywork2]

Brett Favre, Lou Gehrig, Cal Ripken Jr. ... Jozy Altidore

ironmen

 

[romeo212000]

Exactly. So I am thinking he will start but can the US afford a semi-healthy Altidore our there? They need to be on their game from start to finish

Depends on how healthy he is. At 80-85% his presence and ability to hold the ball make him a game changer by themselves. However if he's only 65-75% he's dead weight.

 

[redseat]

Depends on how healthy he is. At 80-85% his presence and ability to hold the ball make him a game changer by themselves. However if he's only 65-75% he's dead weight.

I'm wondering if we as fans will ever know how healthy he is.... and we may never know

 

[romeo212000]

I'm wondering if we as fans will ever know how healthy he is.... and we may never know

Doubtful. Only person who knows is Klinsman and the training staff.

 

[redseat]

Doubtful. Only person who knows is Klinsman and the training staff.

and to an extent I don't like that... Because IF he does not perform well or does something stupid all we will hear about was, "oh, he wasn't healthy... we really shouldn't have put him in, etc etc."

 

[redseat]

maybe it is not such a given that he will be returning


Jurgen Klinsmann cautious on Jozy Altidore return vs. Belgium - ESPN FC

 

[romeo212000]

and to an extent I don't like that... Because IF he does not perform well or does something stupid all we will hear about was, "oh, he wasn't healthy... we really shouldn't have put him in, etc etc."

It's all part of playing the game. Throwing Belgium off.

 

[redseat]

It's all part of playing the game. Throwing Belgium off.

Pulling a "Belichick?"

 

[xpuctaqpGT]

Dress him out, but leave him on the bench. Use him in about the 75th minute if necessary.