Real Salt Lake, with Diego Luna making a comeback
Diego Luna's injury will have a huge impact on Real Salt Lake's squad, and he has confirmed his return.
Diego Luna Confirmed Return, Real Salt Lake
According to Soccernews.
Background
Diego Luna has 10 goals (five goals, five assists) in 18 games this season, the second-most for Real Salt Lake. His injury will affect the team's competitive position ahead of the end of the MLS season.
Why this matters
Diego Luna is a key player for Real Salt Lake and his injury will affect the team's performance. Luna, 23, has 10 goals in 18 matches, the second most in the team standings. Without him, Real Salt Lake sits in 11th place in the Western Conference and will struggle to compete for a postseason spot.
Key Points
- Diego Luna is sure to return, Real Salt Lake.
- Diego Luna's injury will have a big impact on Real Salt Lake's lineup, and he has confirmed his return.
- Luna to miss the rest of RSL's season with torn meniscus.
Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna has confirmed that he will undergo medical treatment to repair his hamstring injury. It comes as a shock to Real Salt Lake ahead of the end of the MLS season. Luna shared the news on her social media and said she will miss the rest of the Real Salt Lake team.
Luna, 23, has 10 goals (five goals, five assists) in 18 games this season, second most on the team. With that, he also misses out on a call-up to the US squad this month and has been left out of Mauricio Pochettino's squad for this year's Cup.
Without Luna, Real Salt Lake is 11th in the Western Conference and just one point out of a postseason spot. "As you all know, I'm not always Diego Luna. I'm sorry to my supporters, I've had a lot of trouble in my life this year," Luna wrote on his social media. "I was unable to show my potential and reach my full potential. Now my season is over and a new chapter of recovery begins."
"A leg brace should fix the problem. I will use this time to heal psychologically and physically," he added.
Real Salt Lake could play a second game without Luna this week as they look to win Vancouver against the Whites. Led by Jesper Sørensen, the team is trying to reclaim the win. Vancouver's team also lost in the Canadian Championship last time out with a 2-1 loss against Austin FC.
"We didn't go up," said Vancouver skipper Ryan Call. "When we get behind the defensive line, it always produces good results. We have to take responsibility for the team and score goals. We created some halves but struggled to get clear chances."
Players to Watch
Real Salt Lake – Cergy Solans
Solans is off to a great start in MLS, scoring 9 goals in his first season. He is third behind Jeb Cunningham (2006), Damir Krejlach (2018) and Alvaro Saporio (2010) who scored 16 goals in his first season at Real Salt Lake.
Vancouver White Team – Prayan White
White scored his 15th goal on Sunday, his fourth consecutive season with 15 or more goals. He is the third player in MLS history to score 15+ goals, joining Bradley Wright-Phillips (five consecutive) and Robbie Keane.
MATCH PREDICTION: VANCOUVER WHITE TO WIN
Vancouver has won three consecutive matches against Real Salt Lake, always by a goal margin, and the last seven meetings have ended by exactly one goal. That's seven consecutive games played by a single goal margin for either team.
What happens next
Luna has confirmed her return to undergo medical treatment to repair her injury. This will start a new chapter for Real Salt Lake and will create opportunities for him to return to full action. In the next match, Real Salt Lake will play against the Vancouver Whites, where Luna's absence will further test the team's performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Diego Luna do?
Diego Luna has confirmed that he will undergo medical treatment to repair his hamstring injury.
Who confirmed this message?
Diego Luna shared this news on his social media.
Why did this happen now?
Luna has confirmed that he will undergo treatment for the injury ahead of the end of the MLS season.
What changes will Luna's injury affect Real Salt Lake?
Without Luna, Real Salt Lake is 11th in the Western Conference and missing out on a postseason berth.
How many matches has Luna played this season?
Luna has participated in 18 matches this season and scored 10 goals.
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