Lazar Stefanović
TOR
CB
Controlled Centre Back
Aug 10, 2006 (20)
Both
6'2"
165 lb
TorontoStill out for time being
Stefanovic (foot) remains out for the time being and continues to be listed on the MLS injury report, according to the league.
Analysis: Stefanovic has been sidelined since suffering a broken fifth metatarsal, an injury that was expected to keep him out for around eight to 10 weeks, with his return realistically targeted for sometime after the World Cup break. His continued absence keeps Toronto's defense further shorthanded, with the club already managing injuries to other back line options, and his recovery timeline will remain worth tracking as the club navigates this stretch.
Will miss multiple weeks
Stefanovic (foot) suffered a broken fifth metatarsal and is expected to be sidelined for around eight to 10 weeks, according to John Molinaro of TFC Republic.
Analysis: Manager Robin Fraser confirmed the injury, meaning Toronto will be without another body on defense -- a line that's already missing Matheus Pereira (groin) and Benjamin Kuscevic (groin). Stefanovic should be able to return to action at some point after the World Cup.
Foot injury confirmed
Stefanovic is out for the time being due to a foot injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.
Analysis: Stefanovic is a new addition to Toronto's already extensive injury report this matchday, and at this point, the club's injury situation has become one of the defining stories of the MLS season. He's a midfielder who has contributed in rotation for the club without being a regular fantasy starter. No timetable has been given, and Toronto's injury list now stands at ten players out and one questionable.
Subs off with knock Saturday
Stefanovic was forced to exit Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Jose Earthquakes after getting hurt at the end of the first half, Waking the Red reports.
Analysis: Stefanovic could have suffered an injury during his first MLS start of the season, but his exact status is still unclear. The event of a serious issue would add yet another problem to an injury-plagued Toronto squad, with rookie Micah Chisholm and the recently recovered Walker Zimmerman now emerging as the fittest options among central defenders.
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