Availability report: Atlanta United's status before rivals Charlotte FC come to town

Friday's availability report lists five Atlanta United players uneligible for matchday selection for a variety of reasons. The 5-Stripes take a smaller squad into a match against Charlotte FC Saturday night. The 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff will see Atlanta United go for four consecutive wins without a couple of key pieces up and down the pitch. 

Luke Brennan suffered an ankle injury that forced him off the pitch against Sporting Kansas City last Sunday, and he'll be out for Saturday. Jay Fortune is also unavailable with his hamstring issue, though he's been doing individual drills in training this week in an important step towards recovery. 

As for the non-injury listings, Elías Báez will serve a Yellow Card Accumulation suspension, and two new signings will be working through logistics to get them to eligibility. Designated Player Breel Embolo and midfielder Mauricio Amaro are still waiting for their visas before they can participate with the 5-Stripes.