After being called in to the preliminary roster for Venezuela’s 2019 Copa America campaign, Jefferson Savarino has been handed a spot in the final roster heading to the tournament.
Savarino, 22, has been growing into a bigger role with Venezuela, though he has yet to appear in a competitive match for his nation. While he’s certainly not guaranteed a starting spot, the mere fact that he’s included means he has a strong chance.
Depending on Venezuela’s performance in the cup, Savarino could miss up to four MLS matches with Real Salt Lake, and he will certainly miss the club’s U.