Elías Báez
ATLArgentina
Oct 18, 2004
21
5'9"
134 lb
LB
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Possession Builder
Atlanta UnitedThree shots Sunday
Baez had three shots (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.
Analysis: Baez tied a season high with three shots Saturday, though he failed to put one on target. He also created multiple chances in his third straight match and recorded a season-high five crosses. The left back will now be away from club football for nearly two months due to the World Cup break.
Records assist
Baez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Baez was back in the starting XI Saturday after going unused in the last contest, recording a full 90 minutes. He would do well with his time as he found Ajani Fortune in the 69th minute for a goal, although his club would still lose. Baez now has two goal contributions on the season, both coming as assists.
Unused Saturday
Baez was an unused option off the bench during the 3-1 win over Montreal.
Analysis: Baez went unused Saturday after picking up an injury midweek at the U.S Open Cup. He should be good to go to start against the Galaxy on Saturday, having started all nine games played for Atlanta, assisting once with 14 crosses, 22 clearances and 17 tackles made.
Forced off against Charlotte
Baez (undisclosed) was forced off in the second half of Tuesday's 2-0 US Open Cup win over Charlotte after going down and being unable to continue, leaving his availability for Saturday's clash against Montreal uncertain, according to Soccer with Doug.
Analysis: Baez will need to undergo scans in the comings days since no details have been provided on the nature of the issue yet, and Atlanta United will assess him before making a final call on his involvement at the weekend. Pedro Amador is expected to step into his spot if Baez cannot be cleared in time for the Montreal fixture.
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