Alex Callens (right) has been outstanding for NYCFC this season. (© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Center back Alex Callens won’t be suiting for New York City FC for its game at Inter Miami CF on Saturday due to an MCL issue.
Callens was forced from the 3-2 loss at the Columbus Crew last Saturday, complaining about his knee.
“It’s a knee issue, it’s his MCL,” NYCFC interim head coach Nick Cushing said on Thursday. “He’s with the medical team now and he won’t be ready for Miami, but he’s in great spirits. I went in the gym this morning and he’s working away, he’s happy, so I’m leaving him with the medical team and we’ll just get regular updates on him. Apart from that everyone else is healthy.”
Callens, who converted the winning penalty kick in the shootout that lifted City to MLS Cup crown, has been an integral part of the team’s backline for the last six seasons.
The 30-year-old Peruvian has scored three goals in all 22 matches he has played and started this season.