Apr 5, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; FC Cincinnati ahead Kevin Denkey (9) waits for play to renew in the course of the first half towards the New England Revolution at TQL Stadium. Necessary Credit score: Kareem Elgazzar-Imagn Photos As FC Cincinnati coach Pat Noonan up to date reporters about his injury-riddled roster on Thursday, there wasn’t loads of optimistic information.
Saturday night time when Cincinnati (4-2-1, 13 factors) performs at D.C. United (1-3-3, 6 factors), the guests are more likely to subject a makeshift lineup for the second straight week.
Sunday in a 1-0 win at dwelling over the New England Revolution, Cincinnati overcame the absence of 5 starters and the presence of some different gamers at unfamiliar positions.
Amongst these whose standing is unclear for Saturday is the dynamic Evander, who leads the crew with 4 targets and is “day-to-day,” in line with Noonan, with a knee damage.
Additionally unsure are Miles Robinson (leg), Yuya Kubo (leg) and Matt Miazga (knee). Obinna Nwobodo (leg) was termed a “game-time resolution,” Noonan mentioned. Teenage Hadebe (leg) has returned to apply however is a “couple of weeks away,” the coach added.
Regardless of the accidents, Cincinnati enters in nice type, gunning for its third straight victory. Kevin Denkey has scored three targets and Pavel Bucha has delivered two assists, together with the helper that arrange Sergio Santos for the sport’s lone aim towards New England.
On the flip facet, D.C. United is reeling after a humiliating 6-1 loss Sunday at lowly San Jose. It was D.C.’s third straight defeat after opening the yr with out a loss in its first 4 matches.
The Black and Pink have surrendered 12 targets in the course of the skid and an MLS-high 17 this yr.
“That is one thing we’re actually gonna consider onerous,” D.C. United coach Troy Lesesne mentioned. “We’ve got the personnel to do lots higher than what we’re doing proper now.”
D.C. United seems to Christian Benteke to assist spark the crew out of its funk. Benteke has scored 5 targets and received extra aerial balls (59) than anybody in MLS by a large margin.
“We discuss oftentimes in regards to the aerial menace that he’s once they play direct,” Noonan mentioned. “So far as attacking the field in crossing moments, there are few who’re higher.”
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