Samuel Gidi
CIN
Center Back
Center Midfielder
Driving Center Back
Apr 15, 2004 (22)
Right
5'10"
Plays 15 minutes off bench
Gidi (concussion) played 15 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 5-0 loss to Philadelphia Union, the club posted.
Analysis: Gidi had missed the previous match against D.C. United due to concussion protocol after exiting the loss to Nashville SC with the issue, and this appearance off the bench now confirms he has cleared protocol. He has started in 18 of his 22 appearances this season, and his workload should continue to build as he works his way back to a regular role.
Out through concussion protocol
Gidi (concussion protocol) is out for Saturday's game against D.C. United.
Analysis: Gidi exited the 4-0 loss to Nashville SC last week due to a concussion, so it makes sense to see him ruled out here. The midfielder, who has started in 18 of his 21 appearances this season, will aim to return when Cincy take on Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.
Protocol substitution Saturday
Gidi left Saturday's 4-0 loss to Nashville under a concussion substitution in the second half.
Analysis: Gidi collided with an opposing player and was replaced by Kyle Smith, with the team taking no risks even though the midfielder stood up and abandoned the field unaided. Gidi will need to be assessed before being cleared to play, as the protocol could require him to be inactive for some days. He has been deployed as a center-back lately, so his absence would affect the team in defensive aspects.
Records first goal contribution
Gidi assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Analysis: Gidi registered his first goal contribution of the season with the pass that set up Pavel Bucha's opener, also leading his side in interceptions with three on the night. The versatile Slovak, who has been utilized across both midfield and center back, has started all of the last 11 games and been a model of consistency throughout, contributing 10 tackles, 23 interceptions, 28 clearances and 11 blocks defensively, though his individual efforts have done little to mask the team's persistent defensive struggles.
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