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Los Angeles midfielder Riki Puig could make his MLS debut on Friday night when the Galaxy host the Seattle Sounders in Carson, California.
On 4 August he was signed by LaLiga powerhouse FC Barcelona.
"I don't think his play style, where he's from, the fact that he's a conscious player, the integration with others. It's going to be really difficult," said Galaxy's coach. Greg Bunny said. "I think he fits the profile of the players we want to fill in the position, and players are like him, so that could happen soon."
22}Puig became the first side to score four first-half goals since 2016 in Saturday's 5-2 win over Vancouver. Samuel Grancil scored his two goals, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez added his one goal and an assist, and Julian Araujo scored his two helpers for the Galaxy (10-11-3, 33 points). did.
"We've been through a tough time. Now everyone is healthy and Riki's in. Now we have to get back to preparing," said Bunny. rice field. "Ten more games, one at a time."
The Sounders (10-13-2, 32 points) are 10th in the Western Conference and lost 2-1 in 2009. They are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since they later joined the league. His home game against Real on Sunday against Salt Lake.
"Time is running out and we have to get this over with quickly," said Brian Schmetzer, his coach of the Sounders whose team has lost seven of its last 10 games. rice field. The Sounders are on his eight-game unbeaten streak (5-0-3) with the Galaxy in MLS games, including his 3-2 victory in Seattle on March 12.
"This is an experienced roster," said Sounders midfielder Kerrin Lowe. “We know what it takes to make the playoffs. No people.”
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