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Still in protocol Francis is still in MLS health and safety protocol and as a result will miss Saturday's trip to New England, according to Patrick Murphy of Massive Report.

Impact Francis also missed Tuesday's 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls and will continue to miss matches until he's been cleared to play. With Pedro Santos (concussion), Saad Abdul-Salaam could get the start at left-back.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against New York Francis will miss Tuesday's clash against the Red Bulls due to MLS health and safety protocol, according to Columbus Dispatch reporter Jacob Myers.

Impact With Milton Valenzuela (hamstring) also out on Tuesday, Pedro Santos is starting at left back.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another start Francis put one shot off target during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Seattle.

Impact Francis has started each of the last three matches as Milton Valenzuela (hamstring) remains unavailable but he hasn't been able to produce much of anything. Amidst continued injury issues, Francis could get another start in Friday's match against FC Cincinnati.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss Chicago match Francis (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's match against the Fire, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact The Crew's left-back situation is quite cloudy, as Francis and Milton Valenzuela (thigh) remain on the injury report, which could force them to use Pedro Santos at the position again. If Francis cannot play this weekend, his next opportunity to do so will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Again on injury list Francis is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's match against Toronto FC with a thigh injury.

Impact Francis has been in and out of the injury report over the last couple weeks but still started each of the last five matches. If he does miss out, a new option will be needed at left-back, but until Milton Valenzuela (hamstring) returns, Francis is the first choice as long as he's healthy.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Francis is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's trip to NYCFC with an undisclosed injury, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Francis only lasted 78 minutes into Sunday's 1-0 loss to New England, so he may have picked up something then. As Milton Valenzuela has already been ruled out for this match, there will need to be some digging into the club's depth at left-back if Francis is ruled out entirely.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pinned back in loss Francis made four tackles and three interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 defeat to New England.

Impact Francis has failed to get forward much this season, and is very much a defense-first left back. Sunday was no different, as he did his best to control the New England attack, though he proved unable to do so. The defenseman will be heavily worked Saturday, away to NYCFC.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus hosts Seattle in MLS Cup final

The Columbus Crew host the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup final

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