USMNT striker Balogun taken off injured against Uruguay

Folarin Balogun was forced off with an injury in the U.S. men’s national team’s Copa América match against Uruguay on Monday.

The USMNT striker was involved in a nasty collision with Uruguay goalkeeper Sergio Rochet in the 28th minute at Arrowhead Stadium, as he was nudged from behind by defender Ronald Araújo when in on goal.

Balogun would get up slowly after a play that was eventually whistled for offside.

The Monaco striker attempted to soldier on for another 10 minutes and would up taking another blow in a clash with Araújo.

Clearly in pain, Balogun couldn’t go any longer and had to be replaced by Ricardo Pepi in the 40th minute.

Balogun’s injury was a major blow for the USMNT, as the striker had scored excellent goals in both of the team’s first two games in the tournament.

Fox reporter Jenny Taft said on the broadcast that Balogun was suffering from a hip pointer injury.

The USMNT would go on to lose the match 1-0, crashing out of the tournament at the group stage.

Watch Balogun’s injury vs. Uruguay

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