TheNearPostThis is what I think our options are. I don't really see how we can proceed with the 4-3-3 and not use Dempsey as a false nine. I don't really see how we can not use Dempsey as a false nine in general. He can be remiss on defense without killing our midfield and roam freely in the attack without making us susceptible to counter attacks. Moreover, he can drag defenders out of shape with his movement and create holes in the backline, while giving us an offensive pivot for our midfielders to play the ball into and move off of.

Who we use depends on who we're against. If our opponent is going to have more of the ball or is going to ask more of our midfield, then we need to use the Jones-Edu-Bradley triangle in midfield. If we'll see more of the ball, then we should use an attacking midfielder in that central three. I think Donovan could be used there while we plop Gomez or Agudelo in that right winger role, but we could also go with Diskerud or Kljestan, who've proven to be useful of late.

18.11.2012