The bad news is that Antonio Carlos is set to miss anywhere from three to four months with the hamstring injury that he picked up during Orlando City’s 4-2 loss to LAFC. The good news is that he won’t need surgery, which was a possibility before the club made the official announcement on Thursday. The potentially good news is that his absence provides an opportunity for other defenders on the roster to step in and step up.
The two men who stand to get more share of the responsibility in Carlos’ absence are Rodrigo Schlegel and Thomas Williams.