TFC’s Hagglund recovering from appendectomy

Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglund. (Nathan Denette/CP)

Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglund is recovering from having his appendix removed.

Coach Greg Vanney said Hagglund was sent to a doctor Wednesday after coming to practice not feeling well. The problem turned out to be his appendix, which was removed that night.

"We’re hoping that he has a quick recovery and we’ll see him soon," Vanney said after practice Thursday.

The sophomore defender started in Sunday’s 4-4 draw with New York City FC.

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