USMNT’s outlook without Folarin Balogun: Pochettino’s tweaks

The United States men’s national team faces a crucial match without their leading striker Folarin Balogun, who is sidelined due to injury. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has responded by repositioning Harry Kane, moving him from a traditional target‑man role to a more creative, deeper‑lying position.

Pochettino believes Kane’s vision and passing can compensate for the loss, while the squad adapts its pressing and set‑piece routines to maintain offensive threat.