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Luis Diaz - Could play against Chicago Diaz (knee) is questionable for Saturday's match against Chicago, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Diaz suffered the injury while on international duty and was expected to miss about two weeks. His absence could be alleviated slightly by the return of Kevin Molino (hamstring), though the Crew will be very light in the attacking midfield if both miss out again. If Diaz is unable to play Saturday, his next opportunity will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Milton Valenzuela - Questionable to play Saturday Valenzuela (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's match against Chicago, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Valenzuela has been able to play since the first match of the season because of his injury, which has allowed Waylon Francis to start at left-back. However, Francis is also questionable to play because of injury, which could force the Crew to use Pedro Santos at left-back again. If Valenzuela is unable to play this weekend, his next opportunity will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waylon Francis - Could miss Chicago match Francis (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's match against the Fire, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact The Crew's left-back situation is quite cloudy, as Francis and Milton Valenzuela (thigh) remain on the injury report, which could force them to use Pedro Santos at the position again. If Francis cannot play this weekend, his next opportunity to do so will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perry Kitchen - Questionable for Fire match Kitchen (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's match against Columbus, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact There was some hope that Kitchen would return against Toronto before the international break, but he was ultimately held out. His return would be a huge boost for the Crew, as Artur has already been ruled out because of his nagging hip injury. If Kitchen cannot play this weekend, his next opportunity will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Molino - Could return Saturday Molino (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's match against Chicago, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Molino still hasn't made his MLS debut for Columbus, but he seems likely to make his estimated return date of mid-June if he can return Saturday. With Luis Diaz (knee) also questionable to play, Molino could get a start in his first match, though playing a full 90 minutes may be tough.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Wright-Phillips - Out with thigh injury Wright-Phillips will not be available for Saturday's match against Chicago because of a thigh injury, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Wright-Phillips' injury is a blow to the Crew's attack, though he was unlikely to start anyway because Gyasi Zardes is fit. Wright-Phillips' next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Union.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Artur - Will not play Saturday Artur has been ruled out for Saturday's match against Chicago because of a hip injury, according to Jacob Myers of the Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Artur's hip has been an issue for much of the season, and while there was some hope the international break would help him recover, it apparently wasn't enough time. Perry Kitchen could start in Artur's place, though he is also dealing with a thigh injury that has him questionable to face the Fire. Artur's next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against Philadelphia.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew's Jonathan Mensah on Juneteenth and frank conversations with players | MLSSoccer.com Ahead of Juneteenth, the holiday marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States, Columbus Crew captain Jonathan Mensah app...

JUNE 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chicago visits Columbus, aims to avoid 4th consecutive road loss

Chicago hits the road against Columbus trying to avoid its fourth straight road loss

JUNE 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Jonathan Mensah on Historic Crew Stadium Final Match | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JUNE 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Eloy Room - Out against Chicago Room will miss Saturday's match against the Chicago Fire while completing a mandatory quarantine, manager Caleb Porter told the media.

Impact Room is back with his club for a few weeks following the completion of World Cup Qualifiers with Curacao and before the Gold Cup kicks off. For the first game and whenever Room is out, look for Evan Bush to start in goal for the second-best defense in the Eastern Conference.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew's New Home & The "Not-So Newlywed" Game with Jonathan Mensah | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JUNE 15, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Eloy Room - With national team Room is currently with the Curacao national team for a World Cup Qualifying match against Panama to be played Tuesday.

Impact Room will likely be replaced by Evan Bush as the starter in Columbus for much of the next two months due to these matches and the impending Gold Cup. It may be hard for Bush to follow Room's excellent start to the season as Room conceded just six goals in seven starts. However, Room may still be back by Saturday's match against Chicago if protocols don't slow his return.

JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Molino could make Columbus Crew debut after international break | MLSSoccer.com Columbus Crew head coach Caleb Porter had a positive update on Kevin Molino earlier this week, noting the winger may make his debut with the...

JUNE 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Luis Diaz - Sprains knee while with country Diaz suffered a "light" MCL sprain in his knee during Thursday's match for Costa Rica and has since returned to his club, manager Caleb Porter told the media. He's not expected to...

Impact Diaz has started in six of seven matches this season and scored his first goal in the May 29 win over Toronto FC. For now, this injury shouldn't keep him out of any club matches since there's still a couple of weeks before the season resumes, though Derrick Etienne could move over to the right wing if needed.

JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eloy Room - Makes two saves for 2-1 victory Room made two saves in Saturday's 2-1 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Room has now racked up seven saves over his past three matches but has failed to hold a clean sheet in five straight outings and hasn't been much of a fantasy factor of late. With back to back clean sheets early on while allowing multiple goals just once in his seven starts though the upside is there and he could be one to keep an eye on after the break.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Dishes two assists for 2-1 win Santos tallied two assists, one shot (off target), three chances created, seven crosses (two accurate), two aerials won, two fouls drawn, four tackles (one won) and two interceptio...

Impact Santos was magnificent here setting up both goals for his team's second straight win. The winger finally delivered his first major contributions of the campaign despite getting deployed on defense in this one. He's been very active up and down the flank regardless if his primary duties have been more offensive or defensive and has been very productive in fantasy especially in formats with peripheral stats.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Diaz - Scores first goal of season Diaz scored on his lone shot and added two tackles (one won) and four fouls committed in Saturday's 2-1 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Diaz finally hit the mark for his first score of the season after taking a total of five shots over his past four matches. He's also added 12 crosses and eight fouls drawn over that period and has been in a terrific form thus far.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Zelarrayan - Takes three shots for victory Zelarayan had three shots (two on target), nine crosses (two accurate), two dribbles, four tackles (one won), two interceptions and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Toronto...

Impact Zelarayan was hands down one of the best cogs on the pitch and continued his stellar form with another great stat haul. The playmaker scored three times over his previous three matches while taking at least one shot in each of his six starts while mounting a total of 13 (eight on target) on the season. He's also racked up 12 chances created and whopping 40 crosses already and set pieces also boost his numebrs.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Etienne - Plays full 90 in return Saturday Etienne had two shots (one on target), two crosses (none accurate), two fouls drawn and two interceptions while playing the full 90 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Etienne has already struggled with multiple minor issues this campaign but he still lasted the full 90 here and should be fully healthy after the break. When on the pitch he's delivered three shots, two chances created and five crosses over his three starts so the upside is there but the only question is can he stay healthy for an extended period.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gyasi Zardes - Scores in win over Toronto Zardes scored on his lone shot and hauled in two chances created, four aerials won and three fouls drawn in Saturday's 2-1 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Zardes is finally on the mark with his first score of the campaign. Despite his dry spell until now though he's been fairly active with six shots (three on target) in his five starts while also adding nine fouls drawn.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Wright-Phillips - Plays off bench versus Toronto Wright-Phillips played seven minutes off the bench in Saturday's 2-1 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Wright-Phillips remains limited this season with just two starts in seven matches while still looking for his first goal or assit for his new club. He had nine goals and five assists in 21 appearances last time out though so he could hit the ground running at some point after the break.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Bush - Remains in backup role Bush was an unused sub in Saturday's 2-1 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Bush is still waiting for his Columbus debut and remains a firm backup to Eloy Room. The former will remain with a very limited upside even after the break unless the starter suffers an injury.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diaz, Columbus outrun Toronto FC in 2-1 win

Luis Diaz and Gyasi Zardes each scored first half goals and the Columbus Crew held off Toronto FC for a 2-1 win

MAY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Derrick Etienne - Starting against Toronto Etienne (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Toronto.

Impact Etienne has been dealing with an unknown issue, but he's healthy enough to start Saturday. In his prior two starts, he managed one shot not on target, two chances created and three crosses.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE