Tyler Adams Voices Concern Over Extreme Heat Alert Ahead of USMNT’s Copa America Opener – “No One Is Going To Be Able To Play”

After recovering from an injury-ridden season with AFC Bournemouth and helping the USMNT win the CONCACAF Nations League, Tyler Adams said he enjoys overcoming adversities. Speaking of tough fights, Adams and the USMNT will start their Copa America campaign on Sunday, facing Bolivia. Then a heavyweight clash against Uruguay also awaits the hosts. Well, on-field challenges are not all for Adams and Co. As things stand now, climatic conditions in the US will pose a greater challenge to Gregg Berhalter’s men in this tournament. The 25-year-old midfielder thinks every US player must toil for the team to stand their ground in the hot weather.

In a recent interview, Tyler Adams ensured that the US team is looking to do their best against Bolivia in the opener. He confidently added that he would make a mark in the tournament as well. Thereafter, the Bournemouth star addressed the hot climatic conditions that will bother the USMNT. “We will need the depth of our team because in some of these conditions in the hot weather no one is going to be able to play 90 minutes every single game so we are going to need the whole team,” said Adams, as compiled by Fansided.

A player of Adams’ stature admitting of not being able to play 90 minutes shows how alarming the climatic condition is in the US, while the country hosts the Copa. Besides, climate experts have predicted the temperature to rise up to 36 degrees during crucial Copa games. Notably, as per FIFA, a temperature above 32 degrees could cause thermal injuries to players. Anyhow, the Copa’s organizer, CONMEBOL has taken certain wise measures to ensure that player safety is not compromised in the 2024 Copa America. What are these measures? We have you covered.

Tyler Adams can take a breather as CONMEBOL devises strategies to counter hot weather

Firstly, most Copa America matches will be played in air-conditioned stadiums. Even so, training sessions can be extremely fatiguing. To ensure that players stay healthy throughout a game, the CONMEBOL will allow players to request short breaks throughout the game. Besides, players could also make use of a 90-second hydration break as and when they require it during a game. The South American federation has made it a point that referees should meet these demands from players.

Furthermore, team doctors have recommended their personnel to use ice towels at half time. With these player friendly approaches on board, Tyler Adams and Co. have a better chance to prevail in the extreme weather. Moreover, Adams, being a fan of overcoming adversities, will surely look to give his best for the hosts starting from Sunday. Only further developments will tell how the hosts and the guests counter the heat wave in the US.