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Whatever speculation you might have been making about Matias Laba’s future in Vancouver needs a new dimension.

The Province has confirmed Argentine media reports that the Whitecaps’ medical staff found serious ligament damage to to the defensive midfielder’s right knee.

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Laba suffered a tear to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will have surgery in the next week or two.

He will miss the rest of the season, but it is expected he will make a full recovery by next spring.

In a statement released by the club, Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson wished his player a speedy recovery.

“Our priority now is to support Mati and help him get back on the field as soon as possible. It’s a big loss for us, but we have confidence in our group as we enter the final third of the season,” Robinson added.