Predicting Atlanta United’s 11 vs. L.A. Galaxy

Will Ezequiel Barco be in Atlanta United's (4-1-1) starting 11 for Saturday's game against the L.A. Galaxy (3-2-1) at Stubhub Center?

I thought Barco would be a starter last week when Atlanta United hosted NYCFC. Turns out, I was wrong.

I'm nothing if not stubborn, so I'm going to again say that I think he will be in the starting 11 this week because midfielder/striker Hector Villalba (hamstring) is listed as questionable.

Here goes

Goalkeeper: Brad Guzan.

Right wingback: Julian Gressel, at the position for the sixth consecutive game.

Centerback: Chris McCann, for the second consecutive game. He scored his first goal for Atlanta United last week.

Centerback: Michael Parkhurst, the team’s captain.

Centerback: Leandro Gonzalez Pirez.

Left wingback: Greg Garza, who has been playing with what he says is a completely torn labrum. He scored his first goal of the season last week.

Holding midfielder: Jeff Larentowicz, who will be in the first line of defense against Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Midfielder: Darlington Nagbe, who looked great last week.

Attacking midfielder: Miguel Almiron.

Striker: Ezequiel Barco.

Striker: Josef Martinez, who has five goals in six games.

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