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title: "Julián Malatini's thigh injury threatens participation against DC United"
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# Julián Malatini's thigh injury threatens participation against DC United

Julián Malatini of FC Cincinnati is sidelined due to a thigh injury, with his absence expected to continue until 24 October, just before his team's upcoming match against DC United.

[Kareem Al-Saleh](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/kareem-al-saleh-2) Editor Published 23 October 2026، 07:21 Saudi time

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Julián Malatini's thigh injury threatens participation against DC United

[Julián Malatini](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/juli%C3%A1n-malatini-7533) of [FC Cincinnati](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/fc-cincinnati-497) is suffering from a thigh muscle injury that has kept him out of action since 21 October 2026.

According to expectations, the player's absence is expected to continue until 24 October 2026, raising doubts about his readiness for his team's upcoming match.

FC Cincinnati are preparing for their next match in round 31 of the American football league for the 2026 season against DC United.

The match will be held at DC United's ground on 25 October 2026 at 02:30 Saudi Arabia time (Damascus).

The match will be broadcast on Apple TV.

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