Inter Miami's Facundo Farías suffers long-term knee injury

Facundo Farías is expected to miss Inter Miami CF’s highly-anticipated 2024 season after suffering a left ACL (knee) injury during their first preseason match, the club announced Saturday.

Farías originally joined Inter Miami last July from Atlético Colón in his native Argentina, signing a long-term U22 Initiative deal. He was immediately impactful, contributing 3g/2a in 13 matches across all competitions as Inter Miami won Leagues Cup and reached the US Open Cup final.

Mainly a winger/second forward, Farías was a potential starter for Inter Miami in 2024. Their star-studded attack still features headliners Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, but the supporting cast is key as well.

As preseason unfolds, Inter Miami are building towards a Feb. 21 opener vs. Real Salt Lake at DRV PNK Stadium (8 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).