Vancouver Whitecaps announced Friday afternoon that forward Kekuta Mannehunderwent surgery Friday morning to repair a broken fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot. The team did not give a timetable for his return to action, though head coach Carl Robinson indicated he could be back with the team this season.
“Kekuta is an important member of the club and we’re happy to hear the surgery went well,” Robinson said. “We anticipate he will make a complete recovery and will be back training with the group in the fall."
The 21-year-old was injured last Saturday in Vancouver's 2-2 draw with the Colorado Rapids.
In 17 appearances with the Whitecaps this season, Manneh has five goals and two assists. In his four-year career, he has 98 MLS regular season appearances with the club, and has scored 22 goals, with 12 assists.
