Deadspin | Crew host Nashville SC with out injured keeper Patrick Schulte

Surging Nashville SC are getting even more potent heading into their fit on the Columbus Crew on Wednesday.

Already boasting 4 wins and two ties of their previous six MLS suits, Nashville (8-4-3, 27 issues) welcomed again standout defender Walker Zimmerman for the general 17 mins all through its 2-1 win over Toronto FC on Saturday.

The two-time MLS Defender of the Year (2020, 2021) sustained a concussion in opposition to Charlotte FC on April 5.

“He’s your team captain so it’s an uplift for everybody,” Nashville trainer B.J. Callaghan stated. “Even though he hasn’t been on the field, he’s been in the facility. His presence is always there. His leadership has always been there, but yeah, when he steps back on the field the group gets a lift.”

The Crew (7-2-6, 27 issues) are the crew going through well being considerations now.

Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte, who was once named to the 27-player U.S. nationwide crew roster for June friendlies in opposition to Turkey and Switzerland, suffered an indirect damage warming up earlier than the fit at Charlotte on Saturday. Crew trainer Wilfried Nancy stated Tuesday that he’s going to leave out two to 6 weeks.

Backup Nicholas Hagen made 8 saves within the 3-2 defeat.

On a favorable word, 2024 MLS Defender of the Year Steven Moreira must be to be had after leaving the Charlotte fit early with a foot damage.

The Crew are winless up to now 4 suits (0-1-3) and proved susceptible at the counter in opposition to Charlotte. It’s a part of their high-risk, high-reward assault.

“I think that’s a consequence of pushing the game and trying to be on the front foot all the time, which is positive, which is why we’ve been a successful team,” Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe stated.

Callaghan is not sure if Zimmerman gets the beginning Wednesday. Nashville has allowed handiest six targets up to now six suits.

“I have some very tough decisions,” Callaghan stated. “The center backs have been playing very well. The backline has been playing really well. We’ll see how everybody recovers and put the best team out there against Columbus.”

–Field Level Media