Facundo FarĂas is expected to miss Inter Miami CF’s highly-anticipated 2024 season after suffering a left ACL (knee) injury during their first preseason match, the club announced Saturday.
The 21-year-old attacker got injured as a second-half substitute in Friday’s scoreless draw vs. El Salvador, a Central American trip that began the Herons’ global preseason tour. Now, FarĂas will undergo surgery in the coming weeks.
FarĂas originally joined Inter Miami last July from AtlĂ©tico ColĂłn in his native Argentina, signing a long-term U22 Initiative deal. He was immediately impactful, contributing 3g/2a in 13 matches across all competitions as Inter Miami won Leagues Cup and reached the US Open Cup final.
Mainly a winger/second forward, FarĂas was a potential starter for Inter Miami in 2024. Their star-studded attack still features headliners Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, but the supporting cast is key as well.
As preseason unfolds, Inter Miami are building towards a Feb. 21 opener vs. Real Salt Lake at DRV PNK Stadium (8 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).
