The incident happened last month, but at the time, the severity of David Edgar’s injury was unclear. However, the Whitecaps announced on Wednesday that the defender has undergone knee surgery to repair damage to his right knee.
As a result he will not be making any appearances for several months. Whitecaps fans will be relieved after seeing early reports in the British press that his career could be over.
The Canadian international’s injury leaves Kendall Waston and Tim Parker the only senior central defenders in the squad. Coach Carl Robinson already needing to fill major gaps in the team at central midfield and up front.