If the Chicago Fire were hoping for reinforcements to bolster their chances against New England in Saturday's second leg playoff match, they'll have to look beyond Gonzalo Segares. The defender is currently listed as out for the upcoming do-or-die encounter set for Saturday at Toyota Park. Segares reportedly re-injured his right knee in his 20 minute cameo on Sunday.
"The only thing you want is to play and it's frustrating to not be able to," Segares told MLSnet.com. But that's football and now I have only to focus on recovery because I doubt I'll be able to play anymore this year."
Having Segares out is a huge blow, as Mike Banner was unable to contain the Revolution on the wing. Further compounding Denis Hamlett's defensive misery is the potential absence of central defender Wilman Conde, who is listed as questionable. The Fire missed Conde's presence in central defense in game one as the Revs' speedy forwards gave Fire veteran C.J. Brown problems.
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