The injury will keep the defender out for six to eight weeks, according to a release sent out by the club. The defender returned to action for the first time all season against Columbus after suffering a fractured clavicle on the first day of training in preseason. Atlanta United players weren’t happy about playing in a torrential downpour. Franco Escobar suffered a fractured right clavicle in Frank de Boer’s first full training session on Tuesday. Atlanta United signed Franco Escobar from Newell’s Old Boys as a Discovery Signing on Dec. 8, 2017.
De Boer described it as a muscular injury. To learn more or opt-out, read our The Argentine is said to have strained his adductor muscle in the miserable playing conditions at MAPFRE Stadium.
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Franco Escobar moved to left back, Fernando Meza partnered Anton Walkes in central defense with Mo Adams at right back. However, Escobar was subbed out due to injury, according to the AJC’s Doug Roberson.
“(The players) understand that this is so important to the rest of the season.
To learn more or opt-out, read our It’s a tough break for the 23-year-old Argentine defender who finished last season in the best form of his The timing of the injury is the worst part of this injury. ... Escobar started 22 of his 25 league appearances after missing time at the beginning of the season due to injury, playing both center back and right back for a defense that kept a league-high 14 clean sheets. Atlanta United’s next manager: Dream, realistic and wildcard optionsThe search for the Five Stripes’ next head coach is underway following the departure of Frank de Boer We’ll have to wait and see just how bad his injury is and if he could miss more time.
The team’s MLS campaign begins March 3 at Audi Field against Atlanta United’s next manager: Dream, realistic and wildcard optionsThe search for the Five Stripes’ next head coach is underway following the departure of Frank de Boer * Feb 21, 1995 in Rosario, Argentina We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. The manager said as much himself just this week.“This period, the preseason, is very important for us,” De Boer said in his press conference Monday. Herediano in Costa Rica. Brad Guzan went as far as saying it was a “disgrace” to be playing under those circumstances. Franco Escobar, 25, from Argentina Atlanta United FC, since 2017 Right-Back Market value: €675Th. Centerback Franco Escobar was forced off after appearing to suffer an injury to his right leg just before halftime. So if you’re not ready in preseason, it’s hard to catch up.”Atlanta United’s first competitive match is Thursday, Feb. 21 vs. C.S.
No official update has been given from the team. Unfortunately for some, injury … Franco Escobar’s unfortunate 2019 season appears to have continued on Saturday night. If he has to miss more time, it could mean even more lineup and formation adjustments are coming. While it’s always difficult to miss time in preseason — the most important training time of the season for building a foundation of fitness — it’s even more crucial when it’s the perfect time to impress a new manager such as de Boer. Escobar’s return seemed to spark Frank de Boer to alter his formation to a 4-3-3.