FRISCO - After 15 days, FC Dallas returns to action this afternoon at Toyota Stadium against Seattle Sounders FC. Let’s take a look into FCD’s lineup for the Sunday matinee.
Changes on the Left
Dallas will dress the same 4-2-3-1 look we saw two weeks ago against against Real Salt lake except for two changes along the left wing. Roland Lamah earning his first start of 2018 opposite Michael Barrios on the wing, while Anton Nedyalkov replaces Maynor Figueroa at left back. Against a Sounders team that is hurting in the midfield without Nicolas Lodeiro and allowing lots of room in the middle of the pitch, Oscar Pareja is looking for Jacori Hayes to provide the link between the defense and Mauro Diaz in the center.
Nedyalkov Returns
After playing just 45 minutes of action over Dallas’ first three competitive matches with Achilles’ tendonitis, Anton Nedyalkov will make his MLS debut on the left side of the back line. Look for his selective ability to overlap on the wings to play a role in the Dallas attack, while also being able to hold steady defensively as Lamah pushes up the field.
Maurer in Goal
For the second straight game, Jimmy Maurer will occupy the FCD goal mouth as recovers from a knee injury re-aggrivated in CCL play. The 29-year-old made two saves in his MLS debut two weeks ago.
