Benji Kikanovic
25-Year-Old
San Jose Earthquakes
MLS
GTD
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 8/9/2025
Won't return after early exit
Kikanovic is out for Wednesday's match against Dallas due to an upper-body injury, according to the MLS injury report.
ANALYSIS
Kikanovic saw the start last outing but was forced off early, only lasting 30 minutes with what has been deemed an upper-body injury that will leave him out. This is a tough loss for the club due to the multiple absences, as he took Dejaun Jones (lower body) spot last match, and he will also miss out. That said, changes will be made this week and possibly further if they miss more time, with Nick Lima as a replacement.
Kikanovic saw the start last outing but was forced off early, only lasting 30 minutes with what has been deemed an upper-body injury that will leave him out. This is a tough loss for the club due to the multiple absences, as he took Dejaun Jones (lower body) spot last match, and he will also miss out. That said, changes will be made this week and possibly further if they miss more time, with Nick Lima as a replacement.
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Set for months out
Kikanovic (knee) underwent surgery Thursday and is set for three-to-four months on the sideline.
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Not an option Wednesday
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Scores after entering from bench
Kikanovic scored one goal with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 6-2 loss against Los Angeles Football Club.
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Returns to bench
Kikanovic (lower body) is back on the bench for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.
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AEK want him
AEK Athens are still trying to sign Kikanovic, according to Tom Bogert of MLSSoccer.com.
ANALYSIS
AEK Athens' manager, Matias Almeyda, promoted Kikanovic to the Earthquakes' first team, so the interest in his services is not surprising. Kikanovic played regularly for San Jose in 2022, tallying six goals and three assists.
AEK Athens' manager, Matias Almeyda, promoted Kikanovic to the Earthquakes' first team, so the interest in his services is not surprising. Kikanovic played regularly for San Jose in 2022, tallying six goals and three assists.