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MLS Fantasy: 5 sleepers to target for week 7

By Johnathan Wright

COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Gyasi Zardes #11 of Columbus Crew scores a goal against Nashville SC in overtime during the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal game at MAPFRE Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Crew won 2-0. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Gyasi Zardes #11 of Columbus Crew scores a goal against Nashville SC in overtime during the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal game at MAPFRE Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Crew won 2-0. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – JULY 18: Latif Blessing #7 of LAFC runs with the ball during a game between Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles FC at ESPN Wide World of Sports on July 18, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images).
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL – JULY 18: Latif Blessing #7 of LAFC runs with the ball during a game between Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles FC at ESPN Wide World of Sports on July 18, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/ISI Photos/Getty Images). /

#4 Latif Blessing – $7.6M – Average Points: 4.17

Latif Blessing is a key piece in LAFC’s midfield. He ranks third amongst midfielders for interceptions this season with 19 and has earned five fantasy bonus points for ball recoveries through the first six weeks.

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Blessing also plays a large role in LAFC’s attack. He has tallied two assists this season, and with Carlos Vela returning to the lineup, that number is undeniably going to increase.

Blessing only played 15 minutes in the latest matchup against the Colorado Rapids. However, with Mark Anthony Kaye being away with the Canadian National team this weekend, the Ghanian will likely earn his sixth start of the season and play a full 90 minutes.

LAFC will be matched up against New York City FC this weekend. Not only does NYCF has to travel across the country for this weekend’s game, but they will be without many of their key players who will be away on international duty.

Blessing is currently only owned by 2.37% of all MLS fantasy managers.

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