Sounders FC's Pedro de la Vega Out for Six Months After Patella Fracture
Sounders FC winger Pedro de la Vega faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after fracturing his patella. The Argentine, currently on loan from Club Atlético Lanús, will miss around six months following surgery. This setback comes despite his impressive form, scoring seven goals and providing two assists in his last 12 appearances.
De la Vega's injury history is a cause for concern. He has previously battled with knee tendinitis and tore his ACL in 2022. The latest injury occurred in a collision with NYCFC defender Tayvon Gray during a match on Saturday. Despite his impressive performances, De la Vega is not officially part of the Sounders FC team, playing for them on loan.
The team will now face Minnesota United FC in the best-of-three opening round of the playoffs, starting Monday in St. Paul. With De la Vega out, the Sounders will likely field a different player from their current roster to fill the void.
De la Vega's injury is a significant blow to Sounders FC, who will now have to navigate the playoffs without their in-form winger. The team will need to adapt and find a suitable replacement from within their ranks to maintain their playoff push.
