Diego Chará
POT
CM
Deep-Lying Playmaker
Apr 5, 1986 (40)
Right
5'7"
150 lb
Portland TimbersOn bench versus Minnesota
Chara (hip) is among the substitutes for Saturday's contest versus Minnesota United.
Analysis: Chara has returned to the match squad after being sidelined since Aug. 20 and has a chance to reappear in the holding midfield rotation alongside Cole Bassett and Jose Caicedo. This is good news for the Timbers' depth, although the veteran lacks significant upside, with his value usually coming from accurate passes and a few ball recovery actions.
Unlikely against Austin
Chara is expected to miss Saturday's clash against Austin FC because of thigh and hip injuries, Adam Susman of The Timber Review reports.
Analysis: Chara had been in and out of the starting lineup before being sidelined with this physical issue, and it remains to be seen when he'll be ready for action. The veteran serves mostly as a defensive presence in midfield, a role that may be directly covered by Jose Caicedo in his absence. Prior to the problem, Chara had tallied 511 passes, 33 tackles (12 won) and 15 clearances over 910 minutes of league play this year.
Starts to face Seattle
Chara (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Thursday's match against Seattle.
Analysis: Chara is back from injury following the World Cup break, as the midfielder earns a spot in the starting XI following his undisclosed injury. This will give the club a bit more depth in the midfield moving forward. With that said, there is a solid chance he returns to more of a rotational role, as Jose Caicedo has healed from his injury and is on the bench to face Seattle, likely to begin earning the starting role again soon.
Doubt for Saturday
Chara could miss the upcoming game against San Jose after manager Phil Neville named him as a "major doubt for Saturday", Adam Susman of The Timber Review reports.
Analysis: Chara is likely dealing with an injury, joining Jose Caicedo (thigh) among the Timbers' midfield concerns. The 40-year-old made his first start in two months last weekend against Inter Miami, but he recorded 45 minutes of play. If both Chara and Caicedo continue to struggle with fitness issues, Joao Ortiz could find a rare chance to partner Cole Bassett in the central zone.
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