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 therapy.
The participant left Wednesday’s session early after struggling an harm, earlier than additional scanning confirmed a ruptured ACL.
“The Mexican nationwide workforce informs that Luis Chavez left coaching yesterday as a result of a proper knee harm. As we speak, the participant underwent an MRI, which confirmed a torn proper anterior cruciate ligament. We want Chavez a speedy and profitable restoration,” stated the Mexican Soccer Federation in a press launch.
Chavez performed an lively function 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 rely upon Marcel Ruiz, Erik Lira and Carlos Rodríguez to construct a partnership with key midfielder Edson Álvarez shifting ahead.
Mexico didn’t give any timeline for Chavez’s restoration. He at present performs for Russian Premier League membership Dinamo Moscow, however shall be sidelined for a big period of time given the common rehabilitation interval of six to 9 months for an ACL harm, in response to the Cleveland Clinic.
Mexico certified to the knockout stage of the Gold Cup after rising from Group A in first place with seven factors.