When Freddie Ljungberg signed with the Seattle Sounders the biggest knock against his acquisition was Ljungberg reputation as an injury-plagued player.
Well, the fears have already been proven to be justified.
Ljungberg is set to miss between two to three months, and may miss the team's inaugural match on March 19 vs. the New York Red Bulls, after having surgery to repair hip and hamstring injuries.
According to the Seattle Times, surgeons repaired a slightly torn hip labrum and shaved a small amount of bone where the hip meets the femur.
Based on the time table, the 31-year-old Swedish midfielder could miss the season opener, but may return in time to face the Red Bulls.
Not exactly the start to the new year you want for your multi-million dollar player, is it?
What do you think of this development? Surprised? Saying, "I knew this would happen"? Disappointed as a Sounders fan? Happy that it happened now rather than during the season?
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