United States head coach Gregg Berhalter has mentioned he might be prioritising the efficiency over the outcome when his staff tackle Brazil.
Berhalter watched on because the USA started their Copa America preparations with a 5-1 defeat to Colombia in Maryland, their heaviest defeat since 2016.
Colombia scored thrice in 11 minutes late within the second half, sparking scepticism amongst supporters in regards to the means of the squad, and its coach, to compete towards the highest sides in worldwide soccer.
However forward of their assembly with the five-time World Cup winners in a pleasant in Florida, Berhalter insisted that his staff is not going to change course and proceed preparations as deliberate for the forty eighth version of the match, which the USA will host.
“We need to acquire data on each Brazil and our personal gamers, so now we have to be courageous and now we have to proceed with our plan,” mentioned Berhalter.
“Clearly a whole lot of strain from the skin after a 5-1 defeat at residence however for us, once more, it’s about getting ready this group for Copa America.
“If we glance after the sport and we see 11 guys, 16 guys, acting at an eight out of 10 stage, that might be sufficient.
“We all know Brazil’s an excellent staff however for us, it’s about how we carry out at our highest stage towards groups like this.”
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The Selecao haven’t misplaced to the USA since 1998, with Brazil having a 28-8 combination scoreline of their favour in these intervening matches towards the Stars and Stripes.
The USA start their Copa America marketing campaign towards Bolivia, earlier than dealing with Panama and Uruguay as they hope to duplicate or higher their semi-final run within the competitors in 2016.