Lukas Engel
RSL
CB
Driving Centre Back
Dec 14, 1998 (27)
Left
5'10"
163 lb
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Forced off Saturday
Engel (undisclosed) was forced off in the 87th minute of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota with an apparent injury, according to Marca.
Analysis: Engel couldn't end the game in Saturday's clash against Minnesota and no details have been provided on the nature of the issue, but Engel has approximately two months to recover before Real Salt Lake's next fixture against LAFC on July 22 following the World Cup break, giving him a realistic window to return to full fitness before MLS action resumes. The club will assess the extent of the injury over the coming days before providing any further clarity on his timeline.
On bench midweek
Engel (hip) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash versus Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Engel is unlikely to see significant action as a substitute center-back, with Sam Junqua, Philip Quinton and DeAndre Yedlin starting Wednesday. Before missing four MLS games due to his injury, Engel had been a reliable defender, tallying 27 clearances and eight interceptions over six starts. Still, with his side rarely securing clean sheets, his value will depend on his defensive contributions as soon as he's back on the field.
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