United States interim head coach Dave Sarachan called on his players to cut out unforced errors as they prepare to face Peru on Tuesday following last week's drubbing by Colombia.
Sarachan, who took over from Bruce Arena in the wake of the USA's shock failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, told reporters in Hartford, Connecticut Monday that "impatient" mistakes were partially responsible for his team's 4-2 loss to the Colombians.
"I'd like us to do better with the ball," Sarachan said.
"The other night was a combination of impatience, trying to make a couple of plays that weren't quite there and turning the ball over.
"There were a lot of unforced errors the other night. Plays where we didn't make a pass. That just has to be better."
"It'll be a great challenge for our group, but these exps are critical in the process."
"There has been continuity from camp to camp. I think we've identified a number of guys who will make it and a number who won't make it."
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