Atlanta United loses midfielder Edwin Mosquera for the remainder of the series against Inter Miami

ATLANTA – Atlanta United has lost midfielder Edwin Mosquera for the remainder of the Eastern Conference first round against Inter Miami after surgery on the meniscus in his left knee.

Atlanta United faces a must-win match at home on Saturday evening after losing 2-1 to Inter Miami in the opener of the best-of-three series on Friday evening.

Inter Miami also lost a player to a knee injury in Game 1. The team announced on Saturday that defender Ian Fray will undergo surgery to repair his meniscus.

Mosquera, 23, a native of Colombia, has made five starts in 22 games this season. Atlanta United announced on Tuesday that Mosquera will face a recovery period of four to six weeks.