Sergi Palencia
LAFSpain
Right
Mar 23, 1996
30
5'8"
148 lb
RB
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Los Angeles FCSet for three-game absence
Palencia (groin) is expected to be sidelined for at least three matches due to the injury he suffered in the weekend's game against Houston, per manager Marc Dos Santos, Josh Gross of SoCal Sports reports.
Analysis: Palencia might not see much more action before the World Cup break, with his full recovery timeline potentially extending to more time as he's scheduled to see another doctor. This news represents an important blow to an LAFC side that had relied on him as a right-sided defender. His place in the starting lineup will likely be covered by Ryan Raposo in the short term.
Subs off with injury Sunday
Palencia went down with an apparent groin issue during Sunday's clash against Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Palencia lasted 43 minutes on the field and barely had a chance to produce before being replaced by Ryan Raposo in this match. The Spaniard has been his side's first-choice right-back for most of the year, so losing him would reduce the squad's depth in that spot, with Raposo likely to see increased playing time. In any case, Palencia is now questionable for upcoming games.
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