Malte Amundsen
COL
LB (CB)
Balanced Full Back
Feb 11, 1998 (28)
Left
5'10"
179 lb
Columbus CrewThree shots Sunday
Amundsen registered three shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 loss against New England Revolution.
Analysis: Amundsen led the team with three shots in Sunday's loss, but he failed to put one on target and still hasn't managed one shot on target through 17 appearances this season. While he recorded decent defensive stats, he and that unit allowed a season-high 11 shots on target so it was a poor performance on that end. He completed the full 90 minutes in his third straight match.
Assists in Saturday's loss
Amundsen assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Nashville SC.
Analysis: Amundsen recorded his first goal contribution of the season Saturday as he set up Mohamed Farsi's strike in the 58th minute which tied the match at 1-1. It was the only chance he created in the match and it was his first chance created since April 23. The Crew looked set to steal an impressive road victory late, but Amundsen and the defense fell apart in stoppage time, conceding two late goals and letting the win slip away.
Six crosses in loss
Amundsen recorded six crosses (zero accurate) and three clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against CF Montreal.
Analysis: Amundsen set a season high with six crosses in Saturday's loss but failed to record an accurate cross or a chance created despite that volume. The defender still is without a goal contribution this season after recording 12 across the last three campaigns with Columbus, and he has just two clean sheets as the defense continues to struggle. He and the Crew will need to get back on track quickly in order to make the playoffs and salvage what has been a poor season to this point.
Starts in friendly
Amundsen (thigh) started in Sunday's friendly against Burnley.
Analysis: Amundsen was back on the playing field after he entered the World Cup break with the injury, as the defender started in a friendly. This is major news for the team as they return to action, as he was their starting left-back before the injury. He will look to immediately return to that role as they resume play against NYCFC on July 22.
Questionable with thigh issue
Amundsen is a doubt for Sunday's clash against New York City FC as he deals with a thigh injury, according to the MLS player status report.
Analysis: Amundsen could miss his first MLS match in almost a year if he fails to recover from this problem. In that case, Yevgen Cheberko may be able to fill in at left-back. Amundsen has been a solid defensive performer, so losing him would be tough news for the club for as long as he's sidelined.
Keeps clean sheet versus Union
Amundsen generated one cross (one accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Philadelphia Union.
Analysis: Amundsen kept his second clean sheet of the season Saturday, his first since March 8. He made five clearances and four interceptions -- both for just the second time this season -- and won one tackle on the defensive end. He also recorded one accurate cross as he played the full 90 minutes for the 10th consecutive match to start the season.
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