The FC Dallas player was an early casualty in the Round 1 game against the Seattle Sounders. The severity of his injury has now been confirmed.
Diego Mayel Ibarradiegoibarra21Andy HallEstados UnidosUpdate: Nov 2nd, 2023 10:52 EDT
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Alan Velasco was tipped as one of the players to follow in the 2023 MLS playoffs. The 21-year-old Argentine winger enjoyed a good regular season with FC Dallas, ending with four goals and a couple of assists but unfortunately he will play no further part in this season’s competition. Velasco faces a few months out on the sidelines after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee in Wednesday’s first game against the Seattle Sounders.
Alan Velasco se rompió los ligamentos cruzados. Va a operarse en los próximos días. pic.twitter.com/D7EoGVoKF5
— Gastón Edul (@gastonedul) November 1, 2023
Through his ‘X’ account, Argentine journalist Gastón Edul of TyC Sports reported that the left winger will undergo surgery in the coming days, which means he will play no further part in the current postseason. Velasco’s loss is a blow to coach Nico Estévez, who will be without a key member of his team’s attack as they try to claw their way back in the series.
Velasco had dreams of leading Javier Mascherano’s Argentina Under-23s in the South American Pre-Olympic Tournament with the top two teams qualifying for next summer’s Paris Olympics. The 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament gets underway in January with Argentina, the holders, in Group B with Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay and Peru. Velasco is expected to be out of action for at least six months so he will definitely be unable to help the Albiceleste.
We've made some great memories at @ToyotaStadiumTX this season.Now, let's make Saturday special.🎟️ https://t.co/KTqzEdjPLd pic.twitter.com/04DbFCbagP
— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) November 1, 2023
