It’s been four weeks since Atlanta United (8-6-2) last played in front of their home fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium after a long international break in league play. They’ll be hoping a return to their home pitch can help power them past an in-form side in the Montreal Impact (9-7-3), who sit in second place in the Eastern Conference. With several matches in hand, a win for the Five Stripes would push them a step closer to the top of the East.
Ahead of the big intraconference matchup, we broke down the Tools to the Match, presented by The Home Depot:
Take on Taider
With longtime Impact talisman Ignacio Piatti out with a knee injury, they’ve needed their other attacking options to step up. No one has done that more than Algerian winger Saphir Taider, who leads the team with seven goals so far this season. The former Inter Milan attacker is technical on the ball and is keen to take players on with his dribbling skills. He’ll be looking to combine with the clever passing of striker Maxi Urruti to find opportunities on Brad Guzan’s goal. If Atlanta United can cut off their connection, they will be missing their primary source of inspiration in the attack.
