Minnesota United Vs LA Galaxy: 5 things to watch for

Minnesota United Vs LA Galaxy: 5 things to watch for – Zlatan absence offers a chance

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 12: Minnesota United forward Carlos Darwin Quintero (25) lines up a cross during a MLS match between D.C. United and Minnesota United FC on September 12, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C.DC United defeated Minnesota United FC 2-1.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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VANCOUVER, BC – MARCH 02: Erik Godoy (22) of Vancouver Whitecaps (left) and Romario Ibarra (11) of Minnesota United at BC Place on March 2, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Christopher Morris – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) /

2. Angelo or Romario?

Designated Player Angelo Rodriguez was not fully healthy to begin the season, so Ecuadorian international Romario Ibarra got the start up top, with Rasmus Schuller filling in on the left wing.

Ibarra has made the decision to simply reinsert Rodriguez into the starting XI a difficult one, however, as he’s performed well to begin the season. He pressured the backline all day in Vancouver and got on the scoresheet in San Jose. So, who do you start?

While Rodriguez’s hold-up play is certainly a positive asset, and one that can open up space for his teammates, Romario’s pace can send the defense into disarray. Adrian Heath’s is very much an ‘if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it’ type of manager, though, only making changes when necessary. For that reason, I would expect the Ecuadorian to be up top once again.

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