ATLANTA — Atlanta United has announced that midfielder Edwin Mosquera will be sidelined for the rest of the Eastern Conference first-round series against Inter Miami following a surgical procedure on his left knee meniscus.

This injury comes as Atlanta United prepares for a crucial home match on Saturday evening, particularly after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Inter Miami in the series opener, which is a best-of-three format.

In a parallel development, Inter Miami also encountered a setback as defender Ian Fray was injured during the first game and will need surgery to address his own meniscus issue.

Mosquera, a 23-year-old player hailing from Colombia, has played a significant role this season with five starts out of 22 appearances. The team has indicated that his recovery period is expected to last between four to six weeks, which poses a challenge for Atlanta United as they seek to turn the series around.

In light of these injuries, both teams must reassess their strategies and lineup as they head into the critical upcoming match. The stakes are high, and Atlanta United is under pressure to secure a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.