Juan Manuel Sanabria
RSL
Left Wingback
Balanced Full Back
Mar 29, 2000 (26)
Left
5'7"
154 lb
Attempts six crosses
Sanabria registered two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.
Analysis: Real Salt Lake's team has been the beneficiary of having a highly offensive wing-back on the left side of the squad's formation. Across his last three appearances, he not only logged more than five crosses each game but also averaged 2.3 accurate attempts over the span.
Available following Uruguay call-up
Sanabria has returned from international commitments with Uruguay and is available for Saturday's MLS encounter against Philadelphia Union, having been omitted from Real Salt Lake's latest injury report.
Analysis: Sanabria returns to contention after missing Real Salt Lake's matches against Seattle Sounders and New England Revolution while representing Uruguay. The midfielder has established himself as a regular starter this season, contributing one goal and four assists across 22 MLS appearances. His availability should provide an important boost to RSL's midfield, with Sanabria expected to challenge for an immediate return to the starting lineup. Alexandros Katranis, who had been considered an alternative during his absence, is also back in contention following an injury setback.
Heading out with NT
Sanabria has been called up by Uruguay for the both matches during the September-October international break and will therefore miss Wednesday and Saturday's clashes against Seattle and New England, returning for the match against Philadelphia on October 10.
Analysis: Sanabria has been an undisputed starter in midfield for Real Salt Lake, scoring one goal and providing four assists in 22 MLS appaearances. He will miss Wednesday and Saturday's clashes against Seattle and New England due to the call up and will likely be replaced by Alexandros Katranis during his absence.
Adds first MLS goal
Juan Sanabria scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Portland Timbers.
Analysis: Sanabria was involved in two of his side's six shots in the game, creating one and converting another to open his league account for the season. The left wing back has been growing in influence across his last seven games, accumulating one goal and two assists from seven shots and 14 chances created while also contributing 15 tackles, eight interceptions and 15 clearances defensively in that period.
Makes seven tackles vs Spain
Juan Sanabria recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and seven tackles in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Spain. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minute.
Analysis: Sanabria led Uruguay led Uruguay with seven tackles, a season-high for him considering also his MLS participation with Real Salt Lake. The left-back also co-led his side in clearances during the loss. He finished the World Cup with nine crosses, seven clearances and one yellow card in two appearance (two starts).
Seven crosses in draw
Sanabria sent in seven crosses (zero accurate) and created one chance in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Cape Verde.
Analysis: Operating on the left wing, Sanabria was one of Uruguay's most active defenders. He frequently pushed high up the pitch to support attacks, offering width and delivering crosses into the penalty area. With a spot in the knockout phase up for grabs, expect Sanabria to be active against Spain in the group decider on Friday.
Leader in crosses, chances created
Sanabria crossed five times (one accurate) and created a chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Minnesota.
Analysis: Sanabria was held off the scoresheet but finished with the team-high in crosses and chances created during the draw. The wing-back has combined for an assist, three shots, five chances created and 14 crosses over his last three starts.
Provides assist in win
Sanabria assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Sanabria put in an exact cross that Sergi Solans headed into the net during the 68th minute against the Rapids. The left wing-back had an outstanding performance in various aspects, as his six crosses, four chances created, eight duels won and six tackles (five won) were all team-high totals in the match. The assist increased his tally to four in 10 MLS games, making him the lone leader on the squad in that statistic.
Sets up goal on Saturday
Sanabria assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 win against Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.
Analysis: Sanabria set up Diego Luna for the double in the 28th minute with brilliant one-two play. Sanabria registered the joint most crosses in the game, created four chances, and also made two tackles, two clearances, and one interception. He has now provided two assists in the last four games.
Struggles in service
Juan Sanabria generated six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.
Analysis: Sanabria only had one accurate cross in his six attempts, which wasn't enough to get Real Salt Lake into gear offensively. He'll need to be better to take advantage of a good matchup against a Portland side which has allowed 19 goals so far in MLS play.
Available as substitute midweek
Sanabria (not injury related) is on the bench in Wednesday's duel versus Inter Miami.
Analysis: Sanabria has returned to contention and could serve as a strong alternative to Alexandros Katranis on the left flank going forward. The Uruguayan might initially see limited minutes on the pitch but will hope to contribute in a variety of aspects given his versatility and playmaking skill. He has produced seven shots, 14 crosses, six chances created and two assists over four MLS matches played so far.
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