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Adilson Malanda - Leaves Saturday with bootMalanda was subbed off due to a foot injury in the 65th minute of Saturday's 3-2 victory over New York City FC and left the day with a boot on his foot, reports journalist Sam Spen...

ImpactMalanda was forced to come off in the 65th minute with an apparent foot injury. Carroll Walton of the CLT Ledger reported that head coach Christian Lattanzio does not know the extent of his injury, but will likely not play Tuesday during the U.S Open match against Orlando. He's started all 11 matches, averaging about 3.6 clearances a game. With Bill Tuiloma (thigh) still injured, then Nathan Byrne could slide into the center defense, with Harrison Afful an option to start at left back.

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McKinze Gaines - Assists in winMcKinze Gaines assisted once to go with four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus New York City FC.

ImpactMcKinze Gaines got the start for the second straight match and recorded an assist Saturday. He's totaled five starts in the last eight games, logging in an assist with 21 crosses (five accurate) in that span to put him at 2.6 crosses a game.

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Justin Meram - First assist with new teamMeram assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 win over New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 14th minute.

ImpactMeram got his first assist with Charlotte since being traded from Real Salt Lake last month. Since Kamil Jozwiak (thigh) is still out on injury, he will likely continue to get the start, but could also continue to still get starts beyond his return to provide more depth in the midfield for the team.

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Enzo Copetti - Scores brace, set for suspensionCopetti scored two goals to go with two shots (two on target) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

ImpactCopetti scored his first brace in the MLS to help give Charlotte the win Saturday. However, he was shown his fifth yellow card and will serve a one match suspension. He's started in every match thus far, recording four goals in 11 games. With Kamil Jozwiak (thigh) still questionable for return, Kerwin Vargas could see the start Saturday against Atlanta United in his absence if Jozwiak is not ready to return.

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Kristijan Kahlina - Two saves in first league matchKahlina had four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win versus New York City FC.

ImpactKahlina returned to the lineup after missing the last 10 league matches with a back injury. Looks to be that he will take over the starting goalkeeper position over George Marks, if he is back to full fitness. He totaled 31 starts in 31 appearances in 2022, recording 98 saves while allowing 48 goals and completing seven clean sheets. If he gets the start Saturday in league play, the 30-year-old will face off against Atlanta United, who have scored seven goals in the last five games.

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Matias Pellegrini - Sits out vs CharlottePellegrini (lower body) was not an option for Saturday's 3-2 loss against Charlotte F.C.

ImpactPellegrini was listed as questionable coming into Saturday's match with lower body issues, but ended up sitting out with Gabriel Pereira returning from injury (lower body) and starting at midfield, alongside Richard Ledezma and Andre Jasson. He's started in eight of the nine appearances thus far, but has yet to record a goal or an assist. If he is set to miss more time, then Richard Ledezma will continue to get the start for the time being.

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Richard Ledezma - Own goal nightmareLedezma assisted once to go with an own goal and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 14th minute.

ImpactDespite assisting, Ledezma made a crucial error of scoring an own goal to give Charlotte their third goal, which ended up being the game-winner to take the loss Saturday. Since Santiago Rodriguez moved to the forward position, the midfielder has started the last four matches while totaling two assists, eight crosses (four accurate) and five corners.

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