Sergi Palencia
LAF
RB
Balanced Full Back
Mar 23, 1996 (30)
Right
5'8"
148 lb
Los Angeles FCSubstitute option Wednesday
Palencia (groin) is on the bench in Wednesday's clash with New York Red Bulls.
Analysis: Palencia's availability is excellent news for a side that has continued to deploy Ryan Hollingshead on the right side of a back four in recent weeks. Still, it's unclear when Palencia will contend for a primary role following a four-month absence. He had previously scored one goal while racking up 19 crosses, 12 clearances and 10 tackles throughout 626 minutes of league play.
Training fully, won't face RSL
Palencia (groin) has resumed full training and is off the injury report, but his return to action will come after Saturday's visit to Real Salt Lake, Josh Gross of SoCal Sports reports.
Analysis: Palencia is targeting a return in the next few weeks following a four-month absence due to his groin issue. The experienced right-back will eventually contend with Ryan Hollingshead, who has been covering in an unusual flank for him through the duration of Palencia's absence.
Receives surgery
Palencia has had surgery on a muscle in his leg, according to manager Marc Dos Santos, per Josh Gross of Inside So Cal Sports.
Analysis: Palencia was expected to be out until the World Cup break, but could miss out on further time, as the defender received surgery. That said, a return date is not in place, potentially leaving him out until the fall. He has been their starting right-back when fit, with Ryan Hollingshead and Ryan Raposo as likely replacements.
Set 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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