LAFC is all set for their League Cup semifinal match against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night at BMO Stadium.
The Western Conference side managed to find their way to the last four of the summer tournament after defeating conference foes Seattle Sounders 3-0 on the road. Goals from Denis Bouanga, Ryan Hollingshead and Kei Kamara secured victory for the visitors as Steve Cherundolo looked to strike silverware with his star-studded side.
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Cherundolo will most likely stick to his 3-4-3 system that has taken him this far in the League Cup rather than the typical 4-3-3 setup we’ve become used to seeing. LAFC With Timothy Tillman and Cristian Olivera out with injury, Cherundolo could be looking for a starting lineup similar to the one that secured them a spot in the standings. League Cup semifinals
Here’s how the black and gold could take the field against Colorado.
GK: Hugo Lloris – The veteran shooter starts in goal after making two saves while also picking up an assist in his last outing.
CB: Jes̼s Murillo РMurillo keeps his place in the backline after a strong performance against the Sounders.
CB: Maxime Chanot – Another start is on the cards for the former NYCFC defender as he anchors the heart of LAFC’s backline.
CB: Aaron Long – The 31-year-old has been in fine form of late and will be looking to continue that trend against the Rapids.
RWB: Sergi Palencia – Although Ryan Hollingshead is more comfortable at right-back, Palencia has excelled at right-back in recent games and should retain his place in the position.
CM: Eduard Atuesta – Atuesta has been solid overall in his second spell with the Black and Gold, as he accompanies Sánchez in the middle of the park.
CM: Ilie Sánchez – The experienced midfielder is the linchpin in the midfield that makes everything work for LAFC.
LWB: Ryan Hollingshead – The former FC Dallas player returns to the starting position at left back, looking to add his third goal in as many games.
RW: Mateusz Bogusz – The versatile Polish international will more than likely feature on the right wing from the start with Olivera out through injury.
ST: Olivier Giroud – Giroud could be set to make his first start for LAFC after a couple of brief cameos off the bench.
LW: Denis Bouanga – The reigning Golden Boot winner has been on fire in recent weeks and will hope to continue that theme against a familiar opponent on Wednesday night.
