Suspension has been a blessing in disguise for Tyler Adams as he acclimatises to life back at Leeds United after a whirlwind World Cup carrying the hopes and dreams of the United States. Jesse Marsch and the medical team have given the midfielder extra time to sharpen up slowly for his return at Newcastle United on New Year’s Eve.
The USA captain will be unavailable to face Manchester City on Wednesday because of his two yellow cards in the previous match against Tottenham Hotspur. That opens up a crucial slot in the XI for Marsch to fill.
A departure from the customary 4-2-3-1 in the last two friendlies has set the groundwork for change in that midfield department too. Adam Forshaw, Sam Greenwood and Mateusz Klich are all in Marsch’s thinking.
