LAFC star Carlos Vela set to miss out on MLS is Back Tournament: Report

MLS is Back Tournament is set to resume from July 8 with utmost caution amid coronavirus pandemic in USA. However, Los Angeles FC (LAFC) star Carlos Vela is yet to decide to participate in tournament. Mexican international could well opt out this season, albeit t due to fear of coronavirus.

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Carlos Vela misses out on MLS is back tournament: Striker's wife pregnant

According to ESPN, Carlos Vela is pondering  idea of sitting out  tournament because his wife is pregnant with his second child. family and friends of players are t allowed inside bubble at Orlando, venue for MLS is Back tournament. Under such circumstances, Carlos Vela reportedly prefers staying close to his family, particularly his wife. However, he has t yet confirmed wher he will miss MLS season. 

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Carlos Vela misses out on MLS is Back tournament? Vela's numbers for LAFC

Carlos Vela has been one of most important players for LAFC. former Real Sociedad striker has netted 57 times in 72 appearances. His absence will prove detrimental to club in ir attempt to emerge victorious in tournament. In any case, if Vela does decide to withdraw his participation, Diego Rossi will slot in at . 9 position. absence of MLS MVP Carlos Vela will, however, have an impact on LAFC and is likely to have an impact on viewership numbers of tournament.

Although MLS has taken precautionary measures to ensure safety of players and staff members, re is a growing concern among participants. It was confirmed, on Thursday, that nine FC Dallas players tested positive for coronavirus. This has raised doubts about feasibility and  timing of competition, even as NBA is also set to resume its season in Orlando.

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Carlos Vela misses out on MLS is Back tournament: MLS season schedule 

MLS is Back tournament will begin on July 8 and MLS season schedule features 16 consecutive matchdays for group st games, which will n be followed by kckout rounds from July 25. A total of 26 participating teams have been drawn across six groups, although t in equal numbers. LAFC find mselves in Group F, which includes likes of Los Angeles Galaxy, Houston Dynamo and Portland Timbers. Carlos Vela’s side will play ir first game against Houston Dynamo on Monday, July 13 (Tuesday according to IST).

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