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Jurgen Klinsmann: Kljestan "absolutely under consideration" for USA clash with Mexico

To think that in a mere six weeks Sacha Kljestan has gone from an oft-snubbed former USMNT player to a probable starter in one of the biggest matches from now until 2018 is simply remarkable.

Per MLSSoccer.com, following the 1-1 draw against New Zealand in which Kljestan played the full 90 minutes, Klinsmann declared that Kljestan is "absolutely under consideration for Mexico" in the November 11 World Cup Qualifying clash.

"He’s absolutely under consideration for Mexico," Klinsmann said. "He took this opportunity just the perfect way. He was hungry for that moment, and he knew that he has to come in here and make a difference.