News and notes: Lineup decisions aplenty for 'Caps this weekend

VANCOUVER, BC – Carl Robinson said last week that he’d love nothing more than to start the same starting XI for a run of games.

Unfortunately, that is easier said than done.

The ‘Caps head coach will be forced to make at least two changes on Saturday against Minnesota United FC (11 a.m. PT on CTV, TSN1, and TSN 1040) with Cristian Techera suspended and Jordon Mutch sidelined with an injury to his right hamstring. Robinson said there is no timeline on Mutch’s injury but the Crystal Palace FC loanee has yet to hit the training pitch this week.

“Obviously, it’s going to be a period of time,” Robinson said. “I’m not sure how long yet. Disappointed for Mutchy because I thought he started the game…