Why Minnesota United benched Kelvin Yeboah vs. Real Salt Lake
Minnesota United will be without their leading scorer, Kelvin Yeboah, for the match against Real Salt Lake due to an internal matter. Head coach Cameron Knowles confirmed that Yeboah's absence is a result of a disciplinary issue from a training session. Momo Dieng will start in his place, marking a significant opportunity for the young player.
- ▪Kelvin Yeboah has scored eight goals in 1,193 minutes across 14 games this season.
- ▪He is being held out of the match for an undisclosed internal matter.
- ▪Momo Dieng, who has not scored in 146 MLS minutes this season, will start as the striker.
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