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Should be available Saturday Petkovic (knee) is expected to be available for Saturday's game against D.C. United, manager Dean Smith told media Friday. "No issues with him. He's okay."

Impact Petkovic has recovered from the injury he sustained in September and could be an option to play Saturday. That said, he's struggled to seen regular minutes this season, so he shouldn't have a big role in the regular-season finale Saturday.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Petkovic suffered a knee injury and is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks, manager Dean Smith told Carroll R. Walton of The Charlotte Ledger on Friday.

Impact Given the timeline provided by Smith, it wouldn't be surprising if Petkovic is sidelined until after the international break in October. The midfielder has started in just five of his 14 appearances this season, however, so he's not expected to alter many fantasy decisions with his absence.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first MLS goal Petkovic scored a goal off six shots (one on target), created one chance and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 win over Portland.

Impact Petkovic had his best performance by far since joining Charlotte, pacing all players in shots attempted and being rewarded with his first MLS goal, a clinical finish after a stunning dribble to break the deadlock in the 54th minute. After opening his scoring account and having back-to-back starts for the first time, the playmaker will hope to keep it up during upcoming contests.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Petkovic scores first MLS goal to help Charlotte beat Timbers 2-0 Nikola Petkovic scored his first MLS goal, Enzo Copetti also scored and FC Charlotte beat the Portland Timbers 2-0

MAY 5 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM