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Message: [QUOTE="Forza Azzurri, post: 3874221, member: 1452"] This is the type of situation that can make, or break, Berhalter. Can you figure out a way to keep Dest's dynamism on the field (which the team absolutely needs) while not getting torched defensively. There is where Berhalter will earn his keep. In that regard, the Swiss were a great match-up. Not a top tier team that would overwhelm us with talent but they are experienced, well-coached, organized, solid tactically and a tough out (have gotten out of group stage at last three tourneys - 2 WCs and 1 Euro). Talent-wise, we can hang with them. They exposed our defensive frailties down the left flank in the 2nd half and punished us. Not sure a Concacaf team, other than Mexico, could have done that. Now, how do we adjust? [/QUOTE]