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Josef Martinez’s injury doesn’t appear to be serious

Related Topics: Venezuela

Reports say that Josef Martinez was subbed out in the 59th minute of tonight’s World Cup qualifier between Venezuela and Peru after sustaining what could be a leg injury.

Not what you want to see if you're Atlanta United. Josef Martinez comes off in 2nd half of Venezuela's game vs Peru bc of injury. #ATLUTD

— Franco Panizo (@FrancoPanizo) March 24, 2017

Those who saw the play say he got his foot caught in the turf and came up limping.

@DirtySouthSoc He was limping after his foot got caught in the wet surface while taking a shot.