Real Salt Lake’s Diego Luna Faces Months Out With Knee Injury
Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna is facing a lengthy spell out after suffering a knee injury, with the United States international expected to miss months.
Luna is likely to undergo an arthroscopic procedure so specialists can establish the full severity of the problem. The 22-year-old’s availability for Real Salt Lake and the U.S. setup will depend on the findings from that examination.
Who is affected
- Diego Luna: The Real Salt Lake and United States midfielder is set for an extended absence.
- Real Salt Lake: The club could be without one of its key attacking midfield options for several months.
- United States: Luna’s national-team prospects will be paused while he receives treatment and begins rehabilitation.
What happens next
Luna is expected to have the arthroscopic assessment in the coming days. A clearer diagnosis, treatment plan and projected return date should follow once the procedure has been completed.
