Portland Timbers coach Caleb Porter took a deep breath before giving injury updates on a whopping seven players Tuesday morning.

While the Timbers lost another two players to injury during Saturday's game against San Jose, the club is also getting a few key players back from injury as well.

Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe, who sprained his ankle after being stomped on by Nigel de Jong in an April 10 game against the LA Galaxy, returned to training last week and was back in full training Tuesday morning.

Porter said that Nagbe will be available for Portland's upcoming game against the New England Revolution on April 27.

Nagbe will likely move into the No. 10 role for the game, replacing Timbers playmaker Diego Valeri, who was sent off late in Saturday's match after receiving a second yellow card for kicking a ball after the whistle that hit San Jose's Anibal Godoy. The Timbers are appealing Valeri's suspension, but Porter said he thinks it's unlikely to be overturned.

"It's probably doubtful that we will get (Valeri) back, but we don't agree with the call," Porter said.

Porter said that Timbers winger Dairon Asprilla, who had a strain in the arch of his foot, but was in the 18 for Saturday's game, is healthy and will also be ready to play against New England.

Timbers captain Liam Ridgewell (hamstring pull) was not in training Tuesday, but Porter said the club was hopeful that he would be back in practice Saturday. Timbers defensive midfielder Ben Zemanski (groin injury) also missed training Tuesday, but Porter said that the club expected him to be back in training Wednesday.

Both Ridgewell and Zemanski could be ready for the April 27 game against New England or Portland's May 1 game against Toronto FC.

But while the Timbers are getting some player back, they also suffered two more significant injuries Saturday.

Timbers goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey, who left Saturday's game after jamming the middle finger on his right hand into the turf, has a torn ligament in his finger and will miss the next four weeks at minimum, Porter said.

While Kwarasey's injury does not require surgery, his finger was put in a splint. Timbers goalkeeper Jake Gleeson is expected to take over for Kwarasey during the next month.

"You never like injuries, but we feel like we have a really capable goalkeeper in Jake Gleeson," Porter said. "Obviously, he played in the playoffs last year in a pressure game versus Vancouver and came into this game (against San Jose) and we didn't miss a beat."

Timbers forward Darren Mattocks, who also left Saturday's game in the second half, has a mild concussion and is going through the return to play protocol for concussions.

Porter said that it might be tough for Mattocks to get clearance in time for the April 27 game against New England, but he was hopeful that the forward would be available for either New England or Portland's May 1 game against Toronto.

Timbers right back Alvas Powell is still working his way back from injury after undergoing surgery last week to repair a torn ligament in his wrist. Powell is out 4-6 weeks.

Despite the injuries, the Timbers managed to earn a gutsy 3-1 win over the Earthquakes Saturday thanks to strong performances from players like Gleeson, Zarek Valentin and Jack McInerney.

Porter said he is confident that the Timbers can again rely on their depth to get results as they continue to deal with injuries.

"The good news is we lose a few guys -- Adam, Dairon perhaps, Alvas was obviously out last game -- but we're getting a few guys back we think this week," Porter said. "I'm looking forward to the day where we have everybody healthy, but we're managing okay and we're becoming a stronger team I think... Guys have to step up like they did last game."

Here is a summary of the injuries and timelines of the players discussed in this article:

Darlington Nagbe

Dairon Asprilla

Liam Ridgewell

Ben Zemanski

Adam Kwarasey

Darren Mattocks

Alvas Powell

-- Jamie Goldberg | jgoldberg@oregonian.com

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