Atlanta United Vs Columbus Crew: 5 key players to watch

Atlanta United Vs Columbus Crew: 5 key players to watch – The cornerstone center-back

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 17: Darlington Nagbe #6 of Atlanta United high fives Ezequiel Barco #8 of Atlanta United after he scored a goal during the second half of the game between Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 17, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 17: Ezequiel Barco #8 of Atlanta United controls the ball during the second half of the game between Atlanta United and Philadelphia Union at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 17, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

4. Ezequiel Barco

The young Argentine attacker had a great showing over the international break. Ezequiel Barco played with the Argentina U20s. It was an important break for Barco, who picked up a slight knee injury during his last stint with the U20s. The U20 World Cup is this summer and Barco needed the strong showing to ensure a spot on the roster for the summer.

With such a positive international break, it will be interesting to see how he performs in Columbus. He scored for Atlanta against the Philadelphia Union in the last outing, securing a result for an exhausted squad. Barco is playing well and he will look to continue this strong form with another good performance this weekend.

The team will need the attacker at his best. Columbus are coming off a 3-0 drubbing to a previously winless Philadelphia. They played without their three best players (away on international duty), but the result still stung. The Crew will be looking to bounce back at home and Barco will be an integral part of getting Atlanta a result on the road.

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