The ideal replacement for Brian Rodríguez, if he finally leaves LAFC

Brian Rodríguez is making an incredible professional career so far and his future is very promising. The Uruguayan attacker had an excellent season in LAFC, in which he scored three goals and gave six assists after 23 matches played. He was also called for Uruguay national team to play the World Cup Qualifiers.

Such a moment has Rodríguez on the view of some important European teams. One of those is Benfica, clearly interested on signing him, as reported by Portuguese press. If the move happens, it will be the third club in his career, after Peñarol and LAFC and the first in Europe.

If Rodríguez leaves LAFC, head coach Bob Bradley will be missing him a lot. The team will now have to face the MLS Cup Playoffs so counting on him will be necessary. But if he finally leaves after that, there are some players who could be able to replace him and accompany the other great talents of the squad, as Carlos Vela or Diego Rossi.

Also Uruguayan, with similar conditions than him and more experience, we think that Giorgian de Arrascaeta is the best option for LAFC. He is a offensive midfielder, can play in the attack and during his career passed through Defensor Sporting, Cruzeiro and Flamengo. If the MLS side sells Ro.