Toronto FC forward Lorenzo Insigne withdrew from Saturday’s opener against DC United with a left foot injury. Here’s what you should know:
- In the 31st minute, Insigne extended his left leg to make contact, but appeared to overextend and suffered a non-contact injury.
- Insigne walked to the sideline and grabbed his left leg high.
- He returned to the field but eventually had to leave after being tended to on the bench.
34′ | Initial injury necessitates first change of night.
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— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) February 26, 2023
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About two minutes after returning to the game, he sat down and limped onto the bench on his own. The 31-year-old was quickly taken to the bench and tended to by Toronto staff, holding his head in his hands and looking visibly distraught.
Insigne is the highest-paid player in league history with a guaranteed $14 million annual salary.
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