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6/10/2014: Jermaine Jones Has His Best Game For US, Could The US Haters Now Get Off His Tattooed Back?
Ryan Kozlowski, Der-Jurgen
He's German, He's only on the team because he's not on the German national team, he doesn't play the position as well as Beckerman.. Blah, blah, blah.
That's what Jermaine Jones detractors say.
But, perhaps Jurgen Klinsmann was doing Jones the biggest disservice by having him "stay home" and "be just defensive" in a soccer-sense. He's a player that can provide things both ways, he's not a player used to being the sole cover for a back line in a diamond formation.
Against Nigeria, with Beckerman as cover, Jones as a go between, and Bradley a little bit ahead of them; Jones was allowed to show his worth.
Also, Jones is one of the most experienced professionals in top Euro leagues on this team. Jones has over 200 appearances in the Bundesliga and spells in England and now Turkey. So, when push comes to shove in Brazil, Jones knows how to battle.
If U.S. Soccer fans have many worries about Jones beyond that, perhaps this will put you fully at ease that "JJ" should be in the starting 11 in Manaus.
Midfield Jermaine Jones has a Stars and Stripes tattoo.
Also, in this picture, before the Nigeria game, Jermaine Jones is the player hugging the US Serviceman during the commemorative dog tags ceremony.
I'm guessing the ceremony touched him, as his dad was a U.S. Army soldier.
Oh, one more thing he has 42 appearances for the United States. So, shutup Sirius XM FC commentators and let's support him.
Jones appears to be keying up at the right time and his experience is definitely a need.
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