An exact diagnosis wasn’t immediately available for Lennon, though his absence would be of utmost concern for the Five Stripes. They already have left back Andrew Gutman (quad), center back Miles Robinson (Achilles), goalkeeper Brad Guzan (Achilles) and defensive midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (ACL) – most of their first-choice “back five” – all injured long-term. Versatile fullback Ronald Hernandez (MCL) is out as well.
It’s a brutal run of injuries for Atlanta, and Lennon’s yet another key piece for the 2018 MLS Cup champions. The 24-year-old defender has two goals and two assists in 14 games (13 starts) this season.
Lennon, a once-capped US international, has been in MLS since 2017. The former Liverpool academy standout spent 2017-19 with Real Salt Lake before getting traded to Atlanta, spending his early MLS years playing in midfield.