An experimental American squad will feature at the Rommel Fernandez stadium this Tuesday. Matt Besler and Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard have been allowed to quit the camp and join their respective clubs in Europe. Landon Donovan and Jermaine Jones, meanwhile, had to pull out due to injury as coach Jurgen Klinsmann confirmed to the press in the aftermath of the 2-0 win over Jamaica.
“Landon is still struggling with the ankle injury from a couple weeks ago, so he will go back to Los Angeles and try to get back to 100 per cent,” the former Germany boss explained.
“Jermaine's case is more of a concern. His knee was bothering him all night but he battled through.
“It's clear that the issue with his knee is something that should be taken care of right away so he can be 100 percent for Schalke and the national team as soon as possible.”
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The U.S. team coach will give centre-back Clarence Goodson and goalkeeper Brad Guzan the opportunity to play against Panama on Tuesday. However, Sean Johnson, who has been Klinsmann’s only addition to the USMNT squad, will likely watch the game from the bench.
There is no pressure on USA who sealed World Cup 2014 tickets on September 10, 2013. But completing the Hexagonal with victory number seven would be vital for the sake of momentum. USA were knocked out by Ghana in the group stages at the 2006 World Cup and suffered a similar fate against the West African nation in the Last 16 of the 2010 World Cup. This time, the Americans are targeting a longer adventure in Brazil.
Tuesday night’s World Cup qualifying match away to Panama will be used to build more confidence by assessing the depth of the squad. Viewers can look forward to a very exciting encounter, knowing that only a win might keep the hosts’ Brazil 2014 hopes alive.
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Hexagonal table after Matchday 9
Panama need full points at home to USA to stand any chance of qualifying via the playoffs. Here is how the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying table looks like ahead of Matchday 10.
