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Red Bulls Preparing to Be Without Panamanians Starting May 21

The New York Red Bulls are preparing their back line for the upcoming World Cup window.

Panamanians Michael Amir Murillo and Fidel Escobar will head to their pre-World Cup camp with their country on May 21. Both are expected to miss, at minimum, five matches -- starting with Philadelphia Union at Red Bull Arena on May 26 -- while Panama takes part in their first World Cup.

Head Coach Jesse Marsch is confident that the club will have a few different avenues ready to replace the missing players when the time comes.

Connor Lade will return by then, according to Marsch, and be ready to fill in.