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Minnesota United Vs LA Galaxy: 5 things to watch for – Zlatan absence offers a chance

Minnesota United will be looking for three wins from their first three matches of the season on Saturday when they travel to face the Los Angeles Galaxy.

The Galaxy are a dangerous opponent, but with Zlatan Ibrahimovic set to miss the fixture through injury, the Loons have a unique chance to get one over on a potential Western playoff rival.

Here are five things to watch for ahead of the Week 3 tilt.

5. Zlatan is out

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the LA Galaxy’s larger than life Swedish striker, has been ruled out of this match with a knee injury.