MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon ruptured his Achilles tendon while playing for Club América and will be sidelined. world cup.
The U.S. government confirmed the injury on Wednesday and said the 29-year-old Malagon will require surgery, meaning he will miss the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada, starting June 11.
Malagon was injured in the first half of Tuesday’s game. Concuff Win the Champions Cup Round of 16 philadelphia union MLS.
Malagon started for Mexico last year when El Tri won the Nations League. gold cupHowever, he has recently been competing for a spot with Raul Rangel, who has started five of the national team’s past eight games.
“Hurt, sad and my soul is broken,” Malagon wrote on Instagram. “Why don’t you try to understand the situation and ask why? The dream seems to be fading away, but one day God will give you the answer.”
Malagon’s injury could also open the door for the return of 40-year-old Guillermo Ochoa, who is seeking his sixth World Cup appearance.
Other injury setbacks for Mexico include right-back Rodrigo Huecas (ACL tear) and midfielder Edson Alvarez (ankle surgery).
National team coach Javier Aguirre said last month: “Injuries affect everyone in football, but as Mexico’s coach we have so many injured players that we are concerned about how long it will take them to recover.”
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