Who Should Peter Nowak Start Against Nigeria?

With Michael Bradley and Freddy Adu suspended but the US needing a draw to guarantee a place in the final eight, what lineup should Peter Nowak use?

Should he revert to a 4-4-2 or stick with the 4-5-1 which has allowed the US to control possession in both matches of the competition thus far?

Here is how I see the 4-5-1 scenario:

———————————Guzan——————————————-

Wynne————–Edu———————Parkhurst——————–Orozco—–

———————–Szetela——————Feilhaber—————————

Davies—————————-Kljestan——————————-Holden—-

———————————McBride—————————————–

or the 4-4-2

———————————Guzan——————————————-

Wynne————–Edu———————Parkhurst——————–Orozco—–

——————————–Feilhaber——————————————

Holden————————–Kljestan———————————Rogers—–

—————–Altidore——————-McBride———————————

Ultimately which choice will Peter Nowak make and what are everyone’s thoughts about player selection for tomorrow’s massive match?

Flash August 12, 2008
Play Rogers in place of Holden in a 4-5-1.
Holden’s mind is probably some place else after the disastrous end to that game the other day.
Joe August 12, 2008
Same thoughts. Rogers and his speed instead of Holden and his mistakes.
bandeeto August 13, 2008
I believe in your 4-5-1, except i’d like this:
-Szetela in front of the back for (d-mid if you will)
-Feilhaber and Kljestan in front of Szetela, (paired center mids)
I think this gives us enough defensive shape, and punch, along with a midfield that CAN hold posession, to give us our best chance.
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