Tyler Adams #4

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So important to the USA midfield that the fanbase’s morale plummets with each of his unfortunate injuries. Was the ballboy who supplied Thierry Henry with the ball for his iconic 2012 Olimpico for New York Red Bulls against Columbus Crew. Shoehorned into the Red Bulls lineup as a right-back before turning 17, he is now an established Premier League anchor. Studied Philipp Lahm, Pep Guardiola and Joshua Kimmich to refine his approach to defensive midfield work. The Scottish side of his family backs Rangers, and one uncle trained his dog to growl when they say “Celtic”. Every coach he has had says Adams is built for the big occasions; keeping him available is at the top of the physio department’s priorities.

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