Will LAFC miss Gareth Bale? Here are their options in attack

Ghanian attacker Mahala Opoku experienced a breakout 2022 season, posting seven goals and three assists across 1,770 minutes. He appeared in all 34 regular-season matches, underpinning his importance to the group, and started 20 games, despite all of LAFC’s more established attacking talent.

Opoku, 21, kept Brian Rodriguez on the bench before the club transferred the Uruguayan international to Liga MX’s Cruz Azul. He then helped keep Bale out of the team in the summer.

Like Bouanga, Opoku fits well opposite Vela because of his verticality and work rate. He can play through the center as well.