Sporting KC

Matt Besler, Seth Sinovic likely to miss Friday’s Sporting KC match

By SAM McDOWELL

The Kansas City Star
Sporting Kansas City’s Matt Besler and Toronto FC forward Gilberto battled for a ball during Saturday’s game. Besler received two yellow cards and was ejected from the game.
Sporting Kansas City’s Matt Besler and Toronto FC forward Gilberto battled for a ball during Saturday’s game. Besler received two yellow cards and was ejected from the game. Nathan Denette The Associated Press

Sporting Kansas City defender Seth Sinovic did not train with the team Tuesday, leaving his status in doubt for Friday’s match against Philadelphia. Sinovic tweaked his groin during Saturday’s win in Toronto.

Coach Peter Vermes said the club is preparing as if it will be without Sinovic on Friday. It will also be without captain Matt Besler, who must serve a one-game suspension after being ejected Saturday.

Besler received two yellow cards in the 2-1 victory against Toronto FC, leading to his ejection. The team is not allowed to appeal the ejection. Only straight red cards may be appealed, per MLS rules.

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This story was originally published July 29, 2014 at 4:52 PM with the headline "Matt Besler, Seth Sinovic likely to miss Friday’s Sporting KC match."

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