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February 25, 2023
8.40 p.m.
unfortunate news
Lorenzo Insigne sits out of Toronto FC’s season opener due to injury
Toronto FC superstar forward Lorenzo Insigne was forced off the court due to injury in the first half in Saturday’s season opener at Audi Field in D.C. United.The 31-year-old Italian tried to run away from the apparent lower body bruise, but moments later signaled to the Reds touchline that he needed a change. Insigne looked visibly upset on the bench after Ayo Akinola finally came on for him in the 34th minute.From the first time.Lorenzo Insigne leaves injured against D.C. unitedEarly concerns for Toronto FC as superstar Lorenzo Insigne goes down injured in the 34th minute.Speaking to reporters after the 3-2 loss, Toronto head coach and sporting director Bob Bradley had no update on his prized star, saying only that Insigne “felt something in his lower leg [ and] could not continue”.The Italian international joined Toronto last summer as the highest-paid player in Major League Soccer history. He had six goals and two assists in 11 games after joining from Serie A leaders Napoli.Insigne had just participated in his first full preseason with TFC, looking to help Bradley’s team start their 2023 campaign on a high note after finishing 13th in the Eastern Conference in 2022.We will keep you informed of the medical status of our Toronto FC star player
.Reporting Maria Ocampo
