MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico lost two players in three days. world cup.
Midfielder Marcel Ruiz has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, his club announced. Toluca It was announced on Friday.
Lewis, 25, injured his joint on Wednesday. Concuff Champions Cup, MLS match against San Diego.
In addition to torn ligaments, Lewis also suffered a torn meniscus in the same joint and will undergo surgery, Toluca said in a statement.
“Everyone at this club regrets what happened and we stand in solidarity with him and wish him a speedy recovery,” the team said.
Mexico will play South Africa in their first World Cup match on June 11th.
Lewis was a key player in Toluca’s second consecutive title last December.
Luis was first called up to the senior national team in 2023 and has been one of the most consistent players since Javier Aguirre took over as coach in August 2024. The midfielder had appeared in 17 games for the national team and was expected to play in his first World Cup.
In his absence, Club America goalkeeper Luis Malagon was diagnosed with a ruptured Achilles tendon in his left leg on Wednesday.
Mexico are missing a further six players, the most serious of which is right-back Rodrigo Huecas, who tore ligaments in his knee last November.
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