Report: Timbers' Nagbe suffers medial ankle sprain after De Jong tackle
Portland Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe has reportedly suffered a medial ankle sprain and contusion, MRI results revealed Tuesday, leaving the U.S. international sidelined. However, there is no fracture as initially feared.
Nagbe was the victim of a hard tackle delivered courtesy of LA Galaxy bruiser Nigel de Jong, who, despite brushing off the challenge with a "50-50" label after the fact, went in studs-up on the Timbers man, leading to the injury.
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For his efforts, De Jong received only a yellow card in-game, though the MLS Disciplinary Committee could issue a statement this week addressing the incident retroactively.
As for Nagbe, he'll most certainly be unavailable for the Timbers' next home match, at Providence Park against FC Dallas on Wednesday evening.
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