LA Galaxy's lineup to face LAFC this Saturday according to the press

The highly anticipated clash between LA Galaxy and LAFC is set to ignite the 2024 MLS season as 'El Tráfico' kicks off at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles this Saturday, April 6.

With two consecutive victories under their belt, LA Galaxy enters the match with confidence. They narrowly defeated Seattle Sounders 1-0, with a crucial goal from new Designated Player Gabriel Pec, followed by a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Sporting KC.

However, concerns loom over the availability of veteran defender Martín Cáceres, who may miss out due to precautionary measures outlined by Galaxy's manager, Greg Vanney. On a brighter note, Dejan Joveljic, previously doubtful, is fit and ready to contribute to the team's success.

AS explains that the Serbian sensation Dejan Jovelic has emerged as a key player for LA Galaxy, ranking among the top scorers of the season with five goals. His stellar performance poses a threat to Hugo Lloris and LAFC.

LA Galaxy's lineup to face LAFC this Saturday according to the press

AS suggests that Greg Vanney is likely to stick with the winning formula that has brought success this season, with Riqui Puig orchestrating the team's offensive plays and Jovelic leading the attacking line. Therefore, LA Galaxy is expected to field a similar lineup to the one that surprised Seattle Sounders in their previous match.

• LA Galaxy's lineup, per AS: John McCarthy; Mike Yamane, Maya Yoshida, Martín Cáceres, Julián Aude; Edwin Cerrillo, Gastón Brugman; Riqui Puig; Gabriel Pec, Dejan Jovelic, Diego Fagúndez.

The lineup presented by AS differs slightly from the prediction we shared in The View from Avalon. While we see a central duo of Yoshida-Zavaleta and an attacking trio of Paintsil-Joveljic-Pec, the mentioned outlet envisions Yoshida partnered with Cáceres and an attacking line featuring Fagúndez, Joveljic, and Pec ahead of Puig.

Let's see what Vanney has in store for us!