sports
No Pulisic, no problem: how the USA learned to win without their star player
Mauricio Pochettino had to do without his best player against Australia. But Ricardo Pepi helped the Americans build attacks in different ways
TL;DR
- The US secured a 2-0 win against Australia without Christian Pulisic.
- Ricardo Pepi started alongside Folarin Balogun, forming a two-striker partnership.
- This formation proved effective against Australia's low defensive block.
- The US scored an early own goal from Australia due to their attacking pressure.
- Team chemistry and fluid movement were key to the US's offensive success.
- Pepi's presence occupied defenders, creating space for other players and contributing to the second goal.