Surging Nashville SC are getting even stronger heading into their match on the Columbus Crew on Wednesday.
Already boasting 4 wins and two ties of their previous six MLS matches, Nashville (8-4-3, 27 factors) welcomed again standout defender Walker Zimmerman for the ultimate 17 minutes throughout its 2-1 win over Toronto FC on Saturday.
The 2-time MLS Defender of the 12 months (2020, 2021) sustained a concussion towards Charlotte FC on April 5.
“He is your workforce captain so it is an uplift for everyone,” Nashville coach B.J. Callaghan stated. “Though he hasn’t been on the sphere, he is been within the facility. His presence is at all times there. His management has at all times been there, however yeah, when he steps again on the sphere the group will get a raise.”
The Crew (7-2-6, 27 factors) are the workforce going through well being issues now.
Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte, who was named to the 27-player U.S. nationwide workforce roster for June friendlies towards Turkey and Switzerland, suffered an indirect damage warming up earlier than the match at Charlotte on Saturday. Crew coach Wilfried Nancy stated Tuesday that he’ll miss two to 6 weeks.
Backup Nicholas Hagen made eight saves within the 3-2 defeat.
On a optimistic be aware, 2024 MLS Defender of the 12 months Steven Moreira must be obtainable after leaving the Charlotte match early with a foot damage.
The Crew are winless up to now 4 matches (0-1-3) and proved weak on the counter towards Charlotte. It is a part of their high-risk, high-reward assault.
“I feel that is a consequence of pushing the sport and attempting to be on the entrance foot on a regular basis, which is optimistic, which is why we have been a profitable workforce,” Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe stated.
Callaghan is uncertain if Zimmerman will get the beginning Wednesday. Nashville has allowed solely six objectives up to now six matches.
“I’ve some very powerful selections,” Callaghan stated. “The middle backs have been taking part in very effectively. The backline has been taking part in rather well. We’ll see how all people recovers and put one of the best workforce on the market towards Columbus.”
–Discipline Degree Media