Mexico midfielder Luis Chávez tore his proper anterior cruciate ligament whereas coaching forward of the Gold Cup quarterfinal match in opposition to Saudi Arabia and can now depart camp to obtain medical remedy.
The participant left Wednesday’s session early after struggling an damage, earlier than additional scanning confirmed a ruptured ACL.
“The Mexican nationwide crew informs that Luis Chavez left coaching yesterday because of a proper knee damage. As we speak, the participant underwent an MRI, which confirmed a torn proper anterior cruciate ligament. We want Chavez a speedy and profitable restoration,” mentioned the Mexican Soccer Federation in a press launch.
Chavez performed an energetic position within the Gold Cup group stage for Mexico, beginning in opposition to Costa Rica and approaching as a second-half substitute versus Suriname. Head coach Javier Aguirre will now depend upon Marcel Ruiz, Erik Lira and Carlos Rodríguez to construct a partnership with key midfielder Edson Álvarez transferring ahead.
Mexico didn’t give any timeline for Chavez’s restoration. He at the moment performs for Russian Premier League membership Dinamo Moscow, however will probably be sidelined for a big period of time given the common rehabilitation interval of six to 9 months for an ACL damage, in line with the Cleveland Clinic.
Mexico certified to the knockout stage of the Gold Cup after rising from Group A in first place with seven factors.
