Miguel Almirón
PRY
Atlanta UnitedLW (RW)
Half-Space Orchestrator
Feb 10, 1994 (32)
Left
5'9"
154 lb
ParaguayPicked for bench
Almiron (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Columbus.
Analysis: Almiron was back in training this week, and that has led to his return, with the attacker set for a bench role Sunday. He will look for a few minutes to test his legs, but is unlikely to be risked too much, as he is set to play in the World Cup with Paraguay in just a few weeks.
Spotted in training
Almiron (knee) was spotted in training ahead of Saturday's game against Columbus Crew, according to Atlanta United reporter Doug Roberson.
Analysis: Almiron was spotted in training, meaning the playmaker should be available to suit up in Atlanta's final game before the 2026 FIFA World Cup break. Almiron has two assists in seven league outings in 2026, and he's expected to play a big role with Paraguay in the World Cup as well.
Considered day to day
Almiron (knee) is being monitored on a daily basis, with manager Gerardo Martino commenting "Miguel trained inside with the physios ... We're continuing to monitor him, and we'll decide if it's best for him to play this weekend or wait another week.", per Scarves and Spikes.
Analysis: Almiron's status remains a doubt while he works on his recovery from an issue that has already sidelined him for four league games. The attacker would be a guaranteed starter if fully healthy, but he may have his playing time managed in the short term until there's no risk of an injury setback. Therefore, Luke Brennan and Saba Lobzhanidze may see more opportunities on the left wing if the Paraguayan star remains absent.
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