Edvard Tagseth
NSH
CM (RW)
Ball-Winning Midfielder
Jan 23, 2001 (25)
Left
5'7"
148 lb
Nashville SCStarts to face Atlanta
Tagseth (lower body) is in the starting XI for Friday's match against Atlanta.
Analysis: Tagseth is back in the team sheet despite some claims of him being questionable, as the midfielder is ready to start following a lower-body injury. He was also injured ahead of the break, so his return ends a five-match absence for him, likely to continue in a starting role. That said, he has earned on goal in his 10 appearances (nine starts).
Remains questionable
Tagseth is questionable for Friday's match against Atlanta due to a lower-body injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Tagseth has been dealing with lower-body issues since before the World Cup break and has now returned to the report in questionable territory rather than out, which is encouraging progress even if full clearance hasn't come. He's been a key pressing presence in Nashville's midfield and a player whose energy and work rate affect how the club generates pressure going forward. After five games out, he will hope for the return, with Bryan Acosta and Matthew Corcoran likely to start in the defensive midfield instead if Tagseth is not yet fit or starts from the bench,
Unlikely until World Cup break
Tagseth (lower body) is at risk of staying out for a couple more months as coach BJ Callaghan thinks it's "a long shot" for him to return before the World Cup break, Ben Wright of SixOneFive Soccer reports.
Analysis: Tagseth will likely miss a longer period with the injury he picked up during an April 28 match against Tigres in CONCACAF Champions Cup action. The midfielder was a key player before the issue, and his loss hurts the squad in terms of ball recovery and possession. Given that Patrick Yazbek (quadriceps) is also sidelined, Matthew Corcoran and Bryan Acosta might start in central midfield for now.
Set for time out
Tagseth is out for the time being due to a lower-body injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Tagseth is a new addition to Nashville's report alongside Sam Surridge, giving the club two significant new absences heading into the weekend. He's been a key midfield contributor for Nashville, and his absence reduces their ability to press and create in the middle of the park. Fantasy managers who have invested in Nashville's attacking players should note that the club is now dealing with multiple fresh injury concerns. Matthew Corcoran and Patrick Yazbek will likely start in the midfield with Tagseth out.
Forced off against Tigres
Tagseth was forced off early in Tuesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal 1-0 loss against Tigres after appearing to hurt his right knee or quad in a collision with a Tigres player on the touchline, leaving his availability for Saturday's clash against Philadelphia uncertain, according to Ben Wright of SixOneFive Soccer.
Analysis: Tagseth has been an undisputed presence in Nashville's midfield this season, starting eight of his nine MLS appearances, making his potential absence a real headache for the club heading into the weekend. 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 involvement against Philadelphia. Matthew Corcoran is expected to take on a larger role if Tagseth cannot be cleared in time for Saturday's fixture.
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