Son Heung-min Returns to Action for LAFC in El Trfico

The big question ahead of tonight's El Trfico match between LAFC and LA Galaxy is whether Son Heung-min will feature for the Black and Gold. According to the starting lineup announced by LAFC, the South Korean forward will indeed be in the starting lineup.

What happened?

Son Heung-min's World Cup campaign came to an early end in the group stage, as South Korea finished third in their group behind South Africa and Mexico. However, the former Tottenham Hotspur forward is eager to put that disappointment behind him and focus on finishing the regular season on a high with LAFC.

Why it matters for Son Heung-min

Son Heung-min's history with LAFC is different from his experience with South Korea at the World Cup. The South Korean forward wants to win at all costs with his team, and featuring in El Trfico will be a crucial test of his commitment to the Black and Gold.

What comes next?

The starting lineup for El Trfico has been announced, with Son Heung-min set to feature alongside Denis Bouanga and Jacob Shaffelburg up front. The Black and Gold will be looking to exploit the Galaxy's right flank, and a direct, vertical attack led by the trio could be the key to securing a crucial win.

The Black and Gold starting lineup for El Trfico is: Hugo Lloris; Yevgen Cheberko, Aaron Long, Ryan Porteous, Ryan Hollingshead, Eddie Segura; Marky Delgado, Mathieu Choinire; Denis Bouanga, Heung-Min Son, Jacob Shaffelburg.

One would expect tactical discipline from the back line through midfield. Up front, however, expect a direct, vertical attack led by Denis Bouanga and Heung-Min Son, looking to exploit the Galaxy's right flank.

Son Heung-min's return to action will be a welcome boost for LAFC, who are looking to climb the Western Conference standings. The Black and Gold currently sit fifth in the league, while the Galaxy are in ninth place. A win for LAFC would see them move closer to the top of the table and put last season's nightmare campaign behind them.

If Son Heung-min can help his team secure a crucial win, he'll cap off a year that started brilliantly, hit a rough patch during the World Cup, and could still end with him celebrating a championship in Black and Gold.

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