Rudy Camacho
COL
CB
Back Line Anchor
Mar 5, 1991 (35)
6'1"
174 lb
Columbus CrewRemains sidelined
Camacho (foot) is out for Sunday's game against New England.
Analysis: Camacho suffered the injury in mid-August and has yet to return to the side. There aren't many details regarding the severity of the injury, so it's unclear when the center-back will return to action.
Leaves with injury against Montreal
Camacho was forced to abandon the midweek match against Montreal due to a potential muscle blow.
Analysis: Camacho made his 18th league start of the season but was unable to produce in a short outing before being replaced by Cesar Ruvalcaba. The Frenchman is leading Columbus with an average of 4.7 clearances per game, so the team sees its defensive quality reduced without him. While it remains unknown if the injury will rule him out for more weeks, he's now a major doubt given the short turnaround in the current double game week.
In starting XI Wednesday
Camacho is part of Columbus' starting lineup to face New York City FC on Wednesday.
Analysis: Camacho had accumulated five yellow cards before the World Cup break, but he was ultimately allowed to play in the return to action. He'll consequently stay active in his usual center-back role and could be trusted for his season averages of 75.7 accurate passes, 5.0 clearances and 1.7 interceptions per game.
Suspended one game
Camacho will serve a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation and will miss the clash against New York City on July 22 following the World Cup break, according to the league.
Analysis: Camacho is an undisputed starter in the back line and his absence will force a reshuffle in central defense, with Steven Moreira expected to take on a larger role in his place during the suspension. Camacho is set to return to the starting lineup once the ban has been served and MLS action continues after the tournament.
Keeps clean sheet Saturday
Camacho generated one tackle (zero won), five clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 win against Philadelphia Union.
Analysis: Camacho kept his second clean sheet of the season Saturday, his first since March 8 versus Chicago. He made five clearances for the fifth time this season and also intercepted two passes and blocked one shot. He played the full 90 minutes for the eighth time this season, including the fifth match in a row.
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