SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy face off against San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday at Stanford Stadium.
Ahead of the match, here are some links, matchups to watch and an important quote to get you ready for the game.
LINKS:
In the latest edition of By the Numbers, we look at the Galaxy's struggles at Stanford Stadium.
*Lastly, my preview for LAGalaxy.com can be found here.
MATCHUPS TO WATCH:
GIOVANI DOS SANTOS vs. VICTOR BERNARDEZ
The Galaxy offense is struggling recently and it'll be up to the Galaxy's leading goalscorer, Giovani dos Santos to break them out of their doldrums. Dos Santos will need to be far more aggressive than he was earlier this week against Colorado when he takes on the burly Bernardez.
STEVEN GERRARD vs. FATAI ALASHE
Like Dos Santos, the Galaxy need more aggression from Gerrard who will face off against Alashe, a talented young American midfielder. Expect Gerrard to push the youngster often as he looks to help spark the Galaxy attack.
MATIAS PEREZ-GARCIA vs. ASHLEY COLE
The Galaxy's English outside back is set to return to the starting lineup on Saturday and he'll need to bundle up the enigmatic Perez-Garcia. A diminutive midfielder, Perez-Garcia will look to get behind Cole often to cause problems for the Galaxy defense.
WHAT THEY SAID:
"We have to keep working to score a goal. I think the team is working really hard. We know what we have to change." - Giovani dos Santos on how to correct the Galaxy's scoring woes.
