Patrick Yazbek
NSH
CM
Box-to-Box
Apr 5, 2002 (24)
Right
6'0"
172 lb
Nashville SCAvailable for selection
Yazbek (quadriceps) is available for Wednesday's game against New York Red Bulls, according to manager BJ Callaghan.
Analysis: Yazbek is set to return after a 13-game absence due to a quad injury that also kept him from representing Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He's started in seven of his 10 appearances this season, but if healthy, he should be a regular presence in the starting XI. He has one goal and three assists in the current MLS campaign.
Still at longer timeline
Yazbek (quadriceps) is still on a "longer timetable" of return, according to head coach BJ Callaghan per Valair Shabilla of 615 Soccer.
Analysis: Yazbek's return remains uncertain, and he will stay on the sidelines for now as he continues to recover from a quad injury. While this doesn't rule him out for the season, his limited training suggests he'll need more time, with a potential return still one to two months away if his progress holds.
Won't play before World Cup break
Yazbek is expected to be sidelined until after the World Cup break after coach BJ Callaghan revealed he sustained a quad injury during warmups prior to the CCC semifinal match against Tigres, Ben Wright of SixOneFive Soccer reports.
Analysis: Yazbek has been very active in midfield this season, so his extended absence will force Nashville to resort to other options such as Bryan Acosta in the next few games. This leaves Yazbek with one goal and three assists over 10 league appearances in the initial stretch of the campaign. He was also expected to represent Australia in the World Cup, but that will no longer be possible, reducing the depth behind Jackson Irvine and Riley McGree.
Suffers injury in warmups
Yazbek (undisclosed) suffered an injury during the warmup of Tuesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal second leg 1-0 defeat against Tigres and is a big doubt for Saturday's clash against D.C. United, the club posted.
Analysis: Yazbek was unable to take his place in the starting lineup after picking up an issue before kickoff, with Bryan Acosta stepping in to replace him for the Tigres fixture. The nature and severity of the injury has not yet been confirmed, and Nashville will assess him over the coming days before making a final call on his weekend availability. Acosta is expected to continue in a larger role if Yazbek cannot be cleared in time, with his condition also worth monitoring ahead of the World Cup this summer where he is a decent depth option for Australia.
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