Lasse Berg Johnsen
SKC
CM
Deep-Lying Playmaker
Aug 18, 1999 (27)
Right
5'10"
161 lb
Sporting KCSet to return
Johnsen has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the clash with St Louis on Wednesday.
Analysis: Johnsen is expected to return to SKC's starting XI after missing the last match due to suspension. He had started 10 straight games in midfield before the ban, contributing 29 crosses, 11 chances created, 15 tackles, plus six clearances and one block.
Sent off Saturday
Johnsen was sent off during the first half of Saturday's 2-0 loss to Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Johnsen saw his consistent fouling lead to a second yellow card before halftime against Houston. This means the midfielder will be suspended for the next clash against Colorado Rapids, so his next chance to produce will come in a subsequent fixture versus St. Louis. His place in the initial lineup could be covered by either Manu Garcia, who was surprisingly used as a substitute Saturday, or Jacob Bartlett.
Whips in five crosses
Johnsen had five crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Thursday's 3-2 defeat against St. Louis City SC.
Analysis: Johnsen was back in his starting role for Kansas City following the break, with the midfielder recording a solid one chance created and five crosses. He has been seeing a high volume of crosses over the past few games, as he has now had four or more in his past four appearances. However, he only has one goal contribution all season, earning a goal against the LA Galaxy on March 15.
10 crosses Saturday
Johnsen generated one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Austin FC.
Analysis: Johnsen recorded a season-high 10 crosses Saturday, doubling his previous record. He also set season highs in corners (six) and chances created (three), in addition to recording his first shot on target of the season, so needless to say it was his best attacking performance of the season thus far. He'll look to keep that momentum going Saturday versus New York Red Bulls, the final match before the two-month break for the World Cup.
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