Atlanta United's Aleksei Miranchuk to Start in Playoff Match against Inter Miami

Miranchuk Expected to Make First Start for Atlanta United Since Joining Club

ATLANTA, Ga (10/9/2023)- Atlanta United FC announced today that forward Aleksei Miranchuk will start in the team's Eastern Conference Playoff match against Inter Miami CF on Sunday, October 16th.

Miranchuk's Arrival and Impact on Atlanta United

Miranchuk joined Atlanta United in August 2023 from Russian Premier League club Lokomotiv Moscow. He has made four substitute appearances for the Five Stripes, registering one assist. Miranchuk is known for his creativity, technical ability, and eye for goal.

Atlanta United head coach Gonzalo Pineda is excited about Miranchuk's potential impact on the team.

"Aleksei is a quality player who can create and score goals," said Pineda. "We are looking forward to seeing what he can do in the playoffs."

Match Preview: Atlanta United vs. Inter Miami

Atlanta United finished the regular season in third place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 16-10-8. The Five Stripes will host Inter Miami, who finished sixth in the East with a record of 12-13-9, in the first round of the playoffs.

The match is expected to be a close one. Atlanta United has a slight edge in terms of form, having won three of its last five matches. However, Inter Miami is a dangerous team on the counterattack with Colombian forward Leonardo Campana in impressive goal-scoring form.

Miranchuk's Role in Atlanta United's Playoff Push

Miranchuk is expected to play a key role in Atlanta United's playoff push. The Russian international is a versatile player who can play as a winger or attacking midfielder. He is also a set-piece specialist.

Atlanta United will need Miranchuk to be at his best if they are to make a deep run in the playoffs. The Five Stripes are hoping that the 28-year-old can provide the creativity and goalscoring threat that they need to succeed.