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Originally Posted by the Talking Can
dempsey is the same, but worse...he has ball skills (maybe the best on the team?)
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The skill level isn't the question for Dempsey. Pure skill wise, Dempsey is probably the most naturally talented player in the starting 11 at this point. It seems to be, as you alluded to, an effort/attitude issue. The Dempsey that plays for Fulham isn't too good to play D, he tracks back because he wants to keep his spot. I'm not sure what the disconnect is for the national team, but it certainly seems he thinks of himself as a goal-scorer and someone that can't be bothered to mark up.
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Originally Posted by the Talking Can
there is a guy in Germany who will be available in October (Torres or jones??) who is supposed to be that guy - an enforcer - though i've never seen him play, he could be a huge improvement for our squad.
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Jermaine Jones, he's no slouch and Michael Bradley's partner in the middle is still far from defined, so he definitely has a shot to stick when he gets here. At this point, he is what he is, a fairly skilled 27 year old with a propensity to be shown a card who is not likely to get much better in either regard. I am excited to see him suit up though, he'll likely get chances in the late qualifiers.
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Originally Posted by the Talking Can
i don't want to see beasley or casey anytime soon...and dempsey needs either and attitude adjustment or a rest)...
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QFT. Casey isn't up to snuff internationally. The way he walked around top against Brazil was inexcusable. Beasley needs to concentrate on finding his form with Rangers next season or find himself completely out of the USMNT picture. And let's face it, Bradley has given him far more chances than the average fan would, although the desperation for a left back contributed to that somewhat. We've seen far better stuff from DeMarcus, but not really since his injury. Sad to think his peak could have been when he was 23.