Atlanta United Vs Club America: 3 things we learned – A lasting mistake
By Josh Bouland
1. Another injury, eyes toward the future
Matheus Rossetto created an attacking spark with his substitution onto the pitch at half-time. Unfortunately, that spark didn’t last long as he picked up an ankle injury less than 15 minutes into the second half. Frank de Boer told media after the game that Rossetto’s injury is not severe.
Of course, the injury occurred just before MLS and CONCACAF announced a suspension of league and tournament play for at least the next 30 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Atlanta were going to be thin against Sporting KC in their subsequent MLS match scheduled for this Saturday, but that game will not be played for a while.
Injuries piled up early and often for Atlanta United this season. It started in preseason training and during preseason matches with Edgar Castillo (ribs), Miles Robinson (quad), and George Bello (concussion). Injuries only increased once the games started as Franco Escobar (quad), Josef Martinez (ACL), Laurence Wyke (concussion), and now Rossetto (ankle) picked up issues.
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Obviously, COVID-19 is at the forefront of everyone’s attention right now. It should be, given the potential consequences from lack of action. Unfortunately, the suspension of soccer around the world (among other sports) will disappoint many people. Atlanta fans will be disheartened to go without watching their team play, but the good news is that these injured players might just be healthy by the time games come back, if they ever do.