The Columbus Crew travel to Cincinnati to take on their southern rivals in the Hell is Real derby. In this match Columbus will have their typical starting goalkeeper and a goalkeeper as backup, unlike last week when they were left shorthanded by call up rules, injuries, and international call-ups. A red card to fourth choice keeper Abraham Romero left swiss army knife Sean Zawadzki in goal. 

Both goalkeepers Evan Bush and Romero will miss this match. Bush with an arm injury and Romero with a red card suspension. All of the players on international duty have returned for this match and should be able to integrate quickly.

Here is how Columbus could lineup:

Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte returns from his call up to the full national squad, while the results might be disappointing, a lost game to Canada in which Schulte started and a draw to New Zealand, it seems that Schulte is getting a chance to make his mark at the national team level. 

Defender Steven Moreira had a bit farther to travel than most, a trip to Africa and back through multiple time zones could make it difficult for Moreira and wingback Mo Farsi to be ready to start, but this is not Moreira’s first international call up, and should be able to get his body right to start this match.

Defender Malte Amundsen will start this match after being suspended for yellow card accumulation for the last match. Defender Rudy Camacho will start in between the two defenders for this match. 

Wingback Mo Farsi also had to travel to Africa for his first international call up by Algeria. Farsi also got his first start in a victory over Liberia. The Crew wingback will face his first challenge to get himself ready after an international window, but he has stated to the media that he will be ready for Saturday. Should Wilfred Nancy deem Farsi not ready, there are options, but look for Farsi to start on the right with wingback Max Arfsten starting on the left.

Midfielder and captain Darlington Nagbe will start alongside Zawadzki, who has now played nearly every position but lead striker for this team. Zawadzki has become a fan favorite as well as a coach’s favorite for his willingness to fill whatever role the team needs, including emergency goalkeeper. 

Forward Cucho Hernandez was called up to the Colombian national team but was oddly missing from their game-day rosters. The experience of working with the national team will be helpful if he is to return but Hernandez should be fresh for the Black & Gold in this match. While Colombia is a long trip, the time difference is not great, making it an easier transition back to Columbus. Hernandez will start alongside forwards Christian Ramirez and Diego Rossi.