USA vs Trinidad and Tobago: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :November 14, 2023 at 4:42 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 1:06 AM

USA are unbeaten in the last three matches against Trinidad and Tobago

USA won the CONCACAF Nations League last season by defeating Mexico in the finals. This season, the team aims to defend its title. As they prepare for the quarter-finals, they will take a step forward towards the title by successfully defending their crown. There is a good mix of youth and experience on the team but injuries to Pulisic and Weah is going to affect this match.

Despite booking a place in the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final, Trinidad and Tobago lost shockingly to Curacao in the reverse fixture in their last match. In order to advance to the quarter-finals, they have won at home by 1-0 over Curacao, away by 2-3 over El Salvador and at home by 3-0 against Guatemala.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 17 Nov, 2:00 AM (UK Time)

Location- Q2 Stadium, Texas, United States

Form:

USA (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-D-W

Trinidad and Tobago(in all competitions): D-W-D-W-W-L

Player to Watch

Weston McKennie (USA)

McKennie has rediscovered himself after having a disastrous season in the Premier League with Leeds United last season. He was rumoured to move away from Juventus in the summer window but McKennie stayed and decided to fight for his place. McKennie is coming off good form, and with questions about Pulisic’s fitness, McKennie is the key for the USA team.

Levi Garcia (Trinidad and Tobago)

Despite the fact that Levi Garcia has been carrying Trinidad and Tobago through this tournament, he will be a key player for Trinidad and Tobago against the USA. As a striker, Garcia puts all his effort into every ball he plays. Even though he hasn’t scored many goals, his work rate has always been outstanding.

Match Facts

USA have won the previous 3 matches against Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago lost 5-3 against Curacao in the last match
The last time they faced each other, the USA hammered them 6-0

Injury and Teams News

Among the USA’s key players missing the tie are Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Tyler Adams and Johnny Cardosa due to injuries. Johnny Cardosa has suffered an ankle injury that will keep him out of this tie.

In this match, Trinidad and Tobago will have the benefit of having a full squad to choose from. Following the loss they suffered in their last match, Angus Eve is likely to field his strongest eleven to restrict the host and gain something from the match.

Head to Head

(Last 7 matches)

USA- 5

Trinidad and Tobago- 1

Draw-1

Predicted Lineup USA vs Trinidad and Tobago

USA Predicted lineup:

Turner; Dest, M. Robinson, Richards, A. Robinson; McKennie, Musah; P. Aaronson, Reyna, Tillman; Balogun

Trinidad and Tobago Predicted lineup :

Smith; Jones, Moses, J.Garcia, Russell; Hackshaw, Rampersad; Telfer, Muckette, Auvray; L. Garcia

Match Prediction for USA vs Trinidad and Tobago

They have been unbeaten in their last three matches against Trinidad and Tobago and should be optimistic about booking a spot in the semifinals this time. With Trinidad and Tobago’s quality and their ability to alter the match at any time, it will be difficult for them to handle the host.

Prediction: USA 2-0 Trinidad and Tobago

Telecast

USA: CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

India: No Telecast

UK: Premier Sports

Nigeria: No Telecast

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