Adams Out Against Swiss

Midfielder Provides Stability Despite Injury Concerns

Tyler Adams demonstrated his continued importance to the United States national team with a solid second-half performance against Turkey. However, injury concerns will keep him sidelined for Tuesday's friendly against Switzerland. The US captain entered at halftime and immediately provided the defensive stability that had been lacking in the opening 45 minutes.

Adams replaced the error-prone Johnny Cardoso during the interval, and his presence helped shore up the American midfield. The U.S. looked more solid with Adams in the second half, though Turkey's reduced attacking intensity also contributed to the improved defensive display.

The 26-year-old midfielder's influence was evident as he brought composure and organization to a young, inexperienced lineup that had struggled to cope with Turkey's pressure in the first half. His leadership qualities and tactical awareness provided a stark contrast to the chaos that had characterized the opening period.

However, Adams will miss the crucial preparation match against Switzerland due to a foot injury he carried into camp from his Premier League season. "Tyler is out for tomorrow because he suffered a small issue in his foot," Pochettino confirmed Monday. "I think it's not a big issue. Hope it's not a big issue."

The coach emphasized that Adams' absence is precautionary, with the Gold Cup in mind. His planned substitution against Turkey was designed to manage the injury rather than being performance-related. Adams' injury represents a significant concern for a team already missing numerous key players. His experience and quality in central midfield make him virtually irreplaceable in Pochettino's current setup, particularly given the struggles of other midfield options.