The injuries continue to mount for Atlanta United.
Defender Ronald Hernandez will miss 3-4 months after suffering a right MCL (knee) injury during Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Columbus Crew, the club announced Tuesday.
As a result, Hernandez will not join the Venezuelan national team during June's international window. La Vinotinto are scheduled to face Malta (June 1) and Saudi Arabia (June 9) in friendlies.
The 24-year-old fullback joins goalkeeper Brad Guzan (Achilles), as well as defenders Miles Robinson (Achilles) and Andrew Gutman (quad) on the long-term injury list for a decimated defensive unit. Atlanta also lost defensive midfielder Ozzie Alonso for the season to an ACL tear in April.
In his second season with Atlanta, Hernandez has made five appearances – all starts – after notching eight starts in 13 appearances in 2021. Hernandez was signed by Atlanta via transfer from Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen FC in January after spending the 2021 season on loan.
