Netherlands-United States, the probable formations
Likely lineups
Filed the group stage of the World Cup in Qatar, it is already time for the round of 16. Opening the dances are the Netherlands and the United States, who face each other at 4 p.m. Italian time at Khalifa International Stadium.
The Oranje finished as leaders in Group A with 7 points, the star-studded national team finished second in Group B with 5 points, behind England. Whoever prevails will face the winner of Argentina-Australia in the quarterfinals.
Coach Van Gaal opts for a 3-4-1-2. Confirmation for Timber in defense, on the outfields the interist Dumfries and Blind, while the midfield dike is formed by De Jong and Klaassen. Forward the certainty is Gakpo, author of 3 goals in 3 games, who will act behind the Bergwijn-Depay attacking tandem.
Berhalter responds with a 4-3-3: Zimmermann returns in the center of defense in place of Carter-Vickers, the full-backs will be Milan’s Dest and Robinson. In midfield there is no touching the HCL player McKennie. In the offensive trident, the certainty is Pulisic, author of the qualifying goal, with Weah on the other flank and Sargent the central point.
Likely lineups.
HOLLAND (3-4-1-2): Noppert; Timber, Van Dijk, Aké; Dumfries, F. De Jong, Klaassen, Blind; Gakpo; Bergwijn, Depay. Ct. Van Gaal
UNITED STATES (4-3-3): Turner; Dest, Zimmermann, Ream, Robinson; McKennie, Adams, Musah; Weah, Sargent, Pulisic. Ct. Berhalter