The U.S. has already won the group and the Turks have already been eliminated ahead of Thursday’s game at SoFi Stadium. Despite the inconsequential nature of the result itself, there are some things at risk as the Americans prepare for the knockout stage.
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At the World Cup, if a player receives two yellow cards during the group stage, he is suspended for the following game, even if it’s in the knockout stage.
Yellow cards, however, do reset after the group stage. The U.S. have a number of important players on yellows, who may be rested against Turkey considering the risks and Group D already in hand.
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Here are the U.S. players with yellow cards:
Striker Folarin Balogun picked up a yellow card in the 89th minute vs. Australia.
Defender Chris Richards picked up a yellow card in the 90th +3 minute vs. Australia.
Richards is also coming off a pre-tournament ankle injury, so it makes even more sense the Crystal Palace defender will be rested.
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