Laurent Ciman hasn’t played for LAFC since the team’s draw against D.C. United on May 26. The veteran center back was with the Belgian national team preparing for the World Cup instead. Now he’s back, and he’ll be tasked with helping LAFC nab another victory while three of its players remain overseas.
Ciman was the last player cut by the Belgian National Team, and he’s expected to return to action for LAFC (7-3-4) when it hosts Columbus (7-6-4) Saturday at Banc of California Stadium. LAFC could use his help with leading goal scorer Carlos Vela playing for Mexico in the World Cup along with forward Marco Ureña (Costa Rica) and defender Omar Gaber (Egypt).