Columbus Crew SC has been playing games fast and furious in 2020. With games in quick succession, fatigue becomes a lot higher, which can make players more injury-prone. The Black & Gold have dealt with multiple injuries to key players recently but could be closer to full strength soon.
Midfielder Darlington Nagbe hasn’t played since Columbus’ 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati at MAPFRE Stadium on Sept. 6, missing four games in the process. Despite the fact Nagbe played all 90 minutes of that match, he suffered a knee-to-knee collision in the game prior against the Philadelphia Union.