Or Blorian
SKC
CB
Controlled Centre Back
Mar 7, 2000 (26)
6'2"
Sporting KCStarting against Whitecaps
Blorian (back) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest versus Vancouver Whitecaps.
Analysis: Blorian will aim to get plenty of minutes on the field now that he has rested for a couple of weeks following a recurrence of a back problem. The summer signing has made multiple clearances in four of his previous five MLS starts, although his contribution hasn't led to a clean sheet for his team. He's expected to form a center-back paring with Moises Mosquera while Wyatt Meyer and Jansen Miller see their playing time limited as secondary options.
Removed from starting lineup
Blorian was a late scratch for the midweek game against St. Louis City after presumably suffering a setback of his back injury.
Analysis: Blorian was ultimately not fit enough to play due to the issue he picked up in the previous contest. This problem led to a late change in the starting lineup, with Jansen Miller taking the center-back spot vacated by Blorian's exclusion. The summer signing will now be questionable ahead of future fixtures as the full severity of his injury remains unclear.
Starting right away
Blorian (back) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's duel versus St. Louis City.
Analysis: Blorian has recovered from a minor blow and is expected to remain busy in a central spot in upcoming matches. He previously tallied 16 clearances, six interceptions and five tackles but failed to record a clean sheet over five MLS appearances. He'll aim to stay ahead of Ian James in the contention for starting spots for the rest of the season.
Trains, still questionable
Blorian (back) returned to training Tuesday after being substituted with a an issue Saturday against Colorado Rapids, though Sporting Kansas City general manager David Lee said that he is still questionable and the club will assess his response to the session, Daniel Sperry reports.
Analysis: Blorian picked up a back issue during Sporting Kansas City's Aug. 16 defeat to Colorado Rapids and was substituted as a result, with David Lee saying the team would monitor his response in Tuesday's training session. The center back has quickly established himself as a regular starter, opening all five matches since signing with Sporting Kansas City while totaling 16 clearances, five tackles and six blocks. His availability should become clearer based on how he handles training, but if the back issue keeps him out, Wyatt Meyer and Ian James are the likely center-back pairing with Moises Mosquera also suspended.
Down with injury
Blorian was subbed off due to injury in the 62nd minute of Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Colorado Rapids with a back injury, per Chad Smith of the KC Journal.
Analysis: Blorian appeared to suffer a back injury against Colorado, leaving his status questionable for Wednesday. The severity is still unclear, but he has been a regular contributor since signing with SKC, starting all five matches and producing 16 clearances, five tackles, and six blocks.
Forced off with cramps
Blorian was forced off in the 75th minute of Thursday's 3-2 loss to St. Louis City due to cramps, according to Daniel Sperry of The Kansas City Star.
Analysis: Blorian made his first ever MLS appearance at 26 years old in Thursday's match, contributing one tackle, one interception and five clearances before cramping forced him off late in the contest. The cramping issue does not appear serious and is more likely tied to the physical demands of his debut than any underlying injury concern, so he should be available for the team's next fixture against Minnesota on July 22 barring further complications.
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