Bob Bradley was the replacement. Carlos Vela was the replacement.
After LAFC’s 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake, hopes and claims for Carlos Vela to return to Bob Bradley’s structures were left in the background and so did the Angels franchise coach.
The victory of the Angelina franchise meant the second in a row after breaking the bad streak on the previous day against Sporting Kansas where they won 4-0 at home to their fans.
However, one of the most resonant issues revolves around the absence of Carlos Vela who is recovering from his quadriceps injury and who will leave the MLS entity to any European destination after his bond ends in December.
However, his coach Bradley was forceful in the presence of Vela and said he found his perfect replacement in Cristian Arango for the next matches for the Major League Soccer tournament.
“He left such a good first impression. He’s a very good and solid guy, he has a good mentality on the field. He’s a guy you can count on,” Bob Bradley told a news conference after the win.
Finally, he ended by emphasizing the goodness of the Colombian and stressed his importance within the squad: “He plays for the team, but he also places himself in positions in the area where he is a threat at all times. “He is now proving that he can play a very important role for us.”