Josef Martinez, who has set MLS by storm with five goals in his first three games for Atlanta United, was injured in Venezuela’s 2-2 tie with Peru Thursday in World Cup 2018 qualifying. La Vinotinto released him to return to Atlanta for treatment on his thigh injury.

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