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Who should replace Brian Carroll at central defensive midfielder?

With the Philadelphia Union’s first choice at central defensive midfielder out for the next few weeks, we look at who the potential replacements are.

With Brian Carroll sidelined for 3 to 6 weeks with an injury to his plantar fascia, the Philadelphia Union need to find a central defensive midfielder to play next to Alejandro Bedoya. They do have some options though:

  • Warren Creavalle - Creavalle is the obvious choice to replace Carroll. His defensive ability and physicality are what you look for in a 6. Unfortunately for Creavalle, he’s seen more time at the 8 than is natural 6 position this year, and that’s partially to blame for why he’s had a few lackluster matches for the Union.