Cheikh Sabaly
VAN
LW (RW)
One-v-One Creator
Mar 4, 1999 (27)
Right
5'6"
123 lb
Plays 45 minutes off bench
Sabaly played 45 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Cincinnati, contributing one shot (one on target) two crosses, one tackle and one interception.
Analysis: Sabaly's outing confirms he was available and fit as expected after clearing the injury report ahead of the match, and his productive cameo adds depth on the left wing with Kenji Cabrera (foot) still out. His workload will likely continue to build as Vancouver manages his return over the coming matches.
No longer on injury report
Sabaly (hamstring) isn't on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's match against Cincinnati.
Analysis: Sabaly's absence from the injury report suggests he's expected to be available for this clash against the Whitecaps. The winger will add some much-needed depth on the left wing since Kenji Cabrera (foot) is out as well.
Continues on sidelines
Sabaly remains out due to a hamstring injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Sabaly picked up this hamstring injury late in the pre-break stretch and has been unable to recover during the layoff. He's been a useful wide option for the Whitecaps, and his absence limits their attacking width moving forward. No timetable has been given, and hamstrings that persist through a break of this length tend to be on the more serious end of the spectrum, leaving Bruno Caicedo to start on the left wing, as Kenji Cabrera (foot) is also out.
Suffers hamstring injury
Sabaly is out for the time being due to a hamstring injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Sabaly is a new addition to Vancouver's report this matchday with a hamstring injury, and the timing is notable given that Schonlau and Priso have cleared the report this matchday, suggesting the club's hamstring situation was improving before Sabaly picked one up. He's been a useful wide option for the Whitecaps, and his absence this weekend is a step backward for their attacking width. Kenji Cabrera is likely to continue in a starting role due to his absence.
Assists in 3-2 win
Sabaly assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 win over FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 53rd minute.
Analysis: Sabaly assisted Sebastian Berhalter for his third goal involvement of the season. The assist came from his only chance created of the game and he has created at least one chance in each of the last seven games. This is his fourth start in a row, but he hasn't played more than 68 minutes in these games.
Scores Saturday
Sabaly scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win over Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Sabaly got the third goal for Vancouver on Saturday for his second of the season. He's bounced around from the bench to the start XI, earning four starts in the seven games played, creating seven chances with nine tackles made.
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