Atlanta United player Luiz Araujo is expected to be sidelined for 4 weeks after struggling a hamstring injury throughout the crew’s 2022 MLS season opener against Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.
The winger sustained the injury mins after scoring Atlanta United’s first purpose of the sport and season overall.
Araujo labored off an over the shoulder pass from Josef Martinez to twist the ball into the lower left corner of the net. The celebrations were cut quick as the winger turned into visible signaling for a substitution while limping down the aspect of the pitch.
Gonzalo Pineda later confirmed the player picked up a hamstring issue, however could not estimate how lengthy he could be out for until now.
The Brazilian participant first arrived to the Eastern Conference facet as a Designated Player closing summer from Ligue 1's Lille. That season, the winger recorded 4 desires and 4 assists.
This leaves the pinnacle train with a vast difficulty after Araujo changed into predicted to play a massive role in Atlanta United’s assault.
Dom Dwyer should come to be the winger’s replacement, after the previous Orlando City striker got here off the bench on Sunday and scored on his debut. Brooks Lennon, Tyler Wolff and Marcelino Moreno could also be tasked with filling the void.
The team returns to action on Saturday while touring to stand the Colorado Rapids.
