A new chapter of El Trafico derby will be waiting for us this weekend. On Saturday, August 28, Los Angeles FC will host their arch-nemesis Los Angeles Galaxy in Week 22 of the 2021 MLS Regular Season. Here, we'll take a look at how both sides would line up.
LAFC head into this game desperate for the three points. Not only because we're talking about their desire of beating their bitter rivals, but due to their terrible seven-game winless streak in the league.
The Galaxy, on the other hand, are in a much more comfortable situation although they lacked consistency lately. However, they emerged victorious in the last meeting against LAFC, which is why they arrive with more optimism than their opponents.
LAFC possible lineup
Four defeats in a row and seven matches without tasting victory explain accurately how bad LAFC's form has been lately. Bob Bradley needs to turn things around soon to get his team in playoff contention, and what a better way to bounce back than beating the crosstown rivals?
Carlos Vela, who grew tired of the team's poor streak, won't be available for this game due to the 'Zlatan Rule' that prevents players who miss the MLS All-Star Game from playing in the following league match. Therefore, this would be the LAFC starting eleven for El Trafico: Romero; Kim Moon-Hwan, Murillo, Fall, Farfán; Blessing, Atuesta, Cifuentes; Rodríguez, Arango, Diego Rossi.
LA Galaxy probable starting XI
While they find themselves in a much better place than their rivals, LA Galaxy want to get back on track after losing their last two matches. Coach Greg Vanney will also have to deal with an important absence for the derby.
Chicharito Hernandez, who is also affected by the 'Zlatan Rule' and remains injured won't be eligible, forcing the Galaxy to find another way to get on the scoresheet. This is how the LA Galaxy would line up: Bond; Araujo, Coulibaly, DePuy, Hamalainen; Raveloson, Lletget; Álvarez, Kijestan, Cabral, Joveljic.
