Writhing on the turf clutching his knee, Freddie Ljungberg appeared done for the game against Toronto FC. Minutes later, he was back on the windswept BMO Field, running and pursuing like nothing happened to his left knee.However, Ljungberg is listed as under day-to-day evaluation due to a knee hyperextension that has him limited in practice.
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The midfielder turned striker for Saturday's 2-0 victory scored the team's first goal of the game.
Late in the second half, Ljungberg went down clutching his left knee. After being helped off the field he went back on the pitch and played for a few minutes before being subbed out. It's unclear whether the injury will affect his ability to start this Saturday's game against the Kansas City Wizards.
The fact he was up and running after the injury shouldn't provide solace to fans because the knee didn't have time to swell and become sore. Recovery time depends on the severity of injury. The fact that he is day-to-day suggests the injury will only take a few days to recover from.
Game sold out
The game against the Kansas City Wizards is sold out at Qwest Field with a capacity of around 28,000 for the game. As the team's success continues, many games are selling out.
Qwest capacity is 68,000 so the Sounders are creating a high demand for tickets by only opening the lower bowl of the stadium.
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