Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew SC - News - June 23, 2021

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Daniel Gazdag - Trains fully ThursdayGazdag (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's training session, manager Jim Curtin told the media. "It surprised me. He looked really sharp... I think he'll contribute on the...

ImpactGazdag missed Hungary's time at the Euros due to a knee problem and each passing day has seen him make big strides in his recovery. With a couple of training sessions under his belt, Gazdag should get some time off the bench before he's seen in the starting lineup. With Anthony Fontana potentially out for a few games with a concussion, Gazdag could find a spot open in the midfield as soon as the July 3 match against Nashville SC.

JUNE 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Bedoya - Should be good for SaturdayBedoya (knock) is considered a late test for Saturday's match against Chicago. According to manager Jim Curtin, "It looks like Ale will be okay, It's just a little bit of soreness....

ImpactThere's a chance Bedoya isn't ready to start on a short week, but it looks like he should be on the bench, at a minimum. If he doesn't start, Quinn Sullivan could get a rare call in the midfield against Chicago.

JUNE 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Jack Elliott - Makes nine clearances in winElliott made nine clearance and two interceptions in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Columbus. He also won two of three tackles in the match.

ImpactElliott was immense at center back on Wednesday and integral to his side's clean sheet against the Crew. He will hope to have a similar performance Saturday against the last-placed Fire, which have scored just seven goals in nine matches this season.

JUNE 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Kacper Przybylko - Creates two chances in winPrzybylko won one of one tackles and created two chances in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Columbus. He also made three clearances in the match.

ImpactPrzybylko was active in attack on Wednesday despite not getting on the score sheet against the Crew. It's been about a month since he last scored -- a stretch interrupted by the international break, of course -- and he will want to grab another goal Saturday against the Fire, which have conceded 14 times in nine matches this season.

JUNE 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Milton Valenzuela - Plays 30 minutes in lossValenzuela subbed into Wednesday's match against Philadelphia in the 60th minute and he took a shot in the 1-0 defeat.

ImpactValenzuela made his first appearance since the season opener on Wednesday after recovering from a hamstring injury. He might be fit enough to start Sunday against Austin FC, which have scored just six goals in 10 MLS matches.

JUNE 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Gyasi Zardes - Has quiet game in lossZardes created a chance and made an interception in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Philadelphia. He also made two clearances in the match.

ImpactZardes was bottled up by the Union on Wednesday after goals in back-to-back appearances straddling the international break. He will want to be more active Sunday against Austin FC, which have conceded 11 goals in 10 matches this season.

JUNE 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Takes shot in lossSantos took a shot and made two clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Philadelphia. He also made an interception and won one of three tackles in the match.

ImpactSantos was solid in defense on Wednesday, but he couldn't prevent Jamiro Monteiro's winning goal for the Union. He should have an easier time Sunday against Austin FC, which are 11th in the Western Conference and have scored just six goals in 10 matches this season.

JUNE 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE

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