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FC Copenhagen Confirms ACL Rupture for Rodrigo Huescas, Ending His Season

The club says the 22-year-old right back faces surgery, with a months-long rehabilitation that jeopardizes his 2026 World Cup hopes.

Overview

  • Medical scans confirmed a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in Huescas’s right knee following his early exit against Qarabağ in Baku.
  • Copenhagen announced he will undergo surgery and be sidelined for the remainder of the season at minimum, with recovery typically spanning six to nine months.
  • Head coach Jacob Neestrup called it a long-term setback and cautioned that the timeline puts his World Cup availability in serious doubt.
  • Huescas was stretchered off around the 12th–15th minute after a challenge, an incident that also impacts Copenhagen’s squad depth in the Champions League group phase.
  • Club staff and teammates pledged full support during rehabilitation, and Mexico is expected to adjust near-term call-ups as it monitors his progress.