Sam Surridge
NSH
CF (LW)
Poacher
Jul 28, 1998 (28)
Right
6'3"
170 lb
Nashville SCOutshines Messi in win over Miami
Surridge took three shots and scored in Saturday's 3-1 win over Inter Miami. He also suffered three fouls, committed one foul, and picked up a yellow card.
Analysis: Surridge scored his 12th goal of the season in style, converting a clever backheel in front of the goal to give Nashville a 3-1 lead. He currently sits just two goals back in the Golden Boot race, and he could close that gap as early as Wednesday on the road against the New York Red Bulls.
Scores from the spot in draw
Surridge took three shots, created two chances, sent in one accurate cross, and scored the opener in Saturday's 2-2 draw at D.C. United. He also drew two fouls and committed two fouls.
Analysis: The goal was the 11th of the campaign for Nashville's leading scorer, converting from the spot to give The Boys in Gold an early lead. Nashville kicks off their Leagues Cup schedule over the next two weeks before returning home for a pivotal clash with Inter Miami on Saturday, August 15.
Blanked by Orlando City
Surridge had no shots, sent in two crosses, and drew one foul in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Orlando City.
Analysis: Surridge was held without a shot for the second time in the last three matches. The Nashville forward still has one of the best strike rates in the league, with 10 goals across seven starts this season. He'll look to get back on the scoresheet in Saturday's road clash with D.C. United.
Back in action
Surridge had no shots in 19 minutes of action off the bench in Saturday's 2-1 win over New York City FC.
Analysis: Surridge returned to action after missing the last four matches with a back injury. Despite the injury woes, he continues to lead Nashville's scoring charge with nine goals in just eight appearances this season. He'll get an extended rest during the World Cup break before returning to play at home against Atlanta United on Friday, July 17.
Available again
Surridge (back) is on the bench in Saturday's meeting with New York City FC.
Analysis: Surridge could be involved as a substitute for the first time since April 26, providing a massive attacking boost to his squad. The striker scored two or more goals in four of his previous seven matches in the current season, with his total of nine goals still leading the team at this point. Assuming he makes a gradual return to full playing time, he'll aim to be restored to a starting role eventually, but he's now facing plenty of competition with both Hany Mukhtar and Warren Madrigal in good form.
Week-to-week with back injury
Surridge missed Tuesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal against Tigres with a back injury and is being managed on a week-to-week basis, according to Ben Wright of SixOneFive Soccer.
Analysis: Surridge had looked set to be involved after scoring a brace off the bench against Charlotte on Sunday, taking his tally to nine goals in seven appearances this season, making his absence from such a high-stakes fixture a significant blow for Nashville. The exact nature of the setback remains unclear given the switch from a hamstring to a back complaint, and the week-to-week designation suggests the club is taking a cautious approach before committing to any firm return date. Nashville will be hoping to have their top scorer back in the fold as quickly as possible with the significant fixtures coming before the World Cup break.
On bench against Charlotte
Surridge (hamstring) is among the substitute options for Saturday's match against Charlotte.
Analysis: Surridge should be one of his team's top offensive assets in his comeback from a minor muscle issue, given that he's leading the squad with seven goals this season. The striker may come off the bench Saturday and potentially challenge Warren Madrigal for starts in subsequent fixtures, offering a serious threat whenever he's on the pitch.
Back in training
Surridge (hamstring) is back in training and will be available for Saturday's game against Charlotte FC, according to manager BJ Callaghan.
Analysis: Surridge is set to return to action after not playing in the weekend against Atlanta United in a 2-0 win. Surridge has started in four of his six outings this season, but he's netted seven goals already, so he's expected to return to the XI as soon as he's fit enough to do so.
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