Minnesota United FC striker Christian Ramirez was injured during Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Tampa Bay and will miss Saturday’s crucial match at Puerto Rico FC, coach Carl Craig told the Pioneer Press on Thursday.

Ramirez, whose 16 goals lead the North American Soccer League this season, has a high ankle sprain and will return to Minnesota instead of traveling to the island territory, Craig said. Ramirez was very limited on the field in Wednesday’s game as the Loons gave up a late goal in stoppage time, settling for the tie with the Rowdies.

Bummed I can't be there to help the guys in PR, but will be supporting from a Minnesota. I'll be back ASAP! https://t.co/yNT7XzpXnN — Christian Ramirez (@Chris_Ramirez17) October 6, 2016

Ramirez gave the Loons a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute Wednesday, but when he was hurt, Craig couldn’t sub him off the field because Unted had used its allottedl three subs. Craig did not share how long Ramirez could be sidelined or how the Loons’ attack would change Saturday and possibly beyond.

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United FC’s Lagos heads to Scandinavia to scout players Ramirez has been an ironman at the top of United’s attack. He has played in 92 matches without injury since he joined the club before the 2014 season. He scored 20 goals and won the NASL’s Golden Boot award for highest scorer in 2014. In 2015, he had 13 goals in league games. Both seasons, he was been named to the NASL’s Best XI all-star team, and he is primed for his third honor this year.

United has four matches remaining and is in a tight fight for the fourth and final spot in the North American Soccer League playoffs. The Loons (10-11-7) and Tampa Bay have 37 points, with Miami at 36 points.