Who will start for Atlanta United in Saturday’s MLS game against Cincinnati at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
Doug Roberson (@dougrobersonajc) of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution takes a crack at predicting the first 11 for the Five Stripes. (The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports South.)
Because of injuries, I think you will see a formation switch from three in the back to four in the back. Miles Robinson and Franco Escobar are not available. Neither are Edgar Castillo, and I presume Matheus Rossetto and Manuel Castro.
Goalkeeper Brad Guzan
Right fullback Mo Adams
Centerback Anton Walkes
Centerback Fernando Meza
Left fullback Luiz Fernando
Defensive midfielder Jeff Larentowicz
Central midfielder Emerson Hyndman
Winger Ezequiel Barco
Winger Jake Mulraney
Attacking midfielder Pity Martinez
Striker Adam Jahn
You’ll notice that I selected Larentowicz ahead of Eric Remedi and Adams ahead of Brooks Lennon. That’s because the team has a Champions League game coming up against Club America next week. There will be fresh legs needed all over the pitch.
De Boer said Thursday that Bello is going to start on the bench. That either leaves Walkes, Mulraney or Fernando at left fullback or left wingback. De Boer said that Fernando is doing well.
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