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Julián Araujo Sidelined 7–8 Weeks With Quad Strain, Putting World Cup Hopes at Risk

His rehab at Bournemouth leaves little time to prove fitness before Mexico finalizes its World Cup list.

Overview

  • Julián Araujo was reported Monday to have a quadriceps strain that will keep him out for about seven to eight weeks.
  • He has returned to parent club Bournemouth to begin treatment and recovery under the Premier League side’s medical staff.
  • The layoff extends into late May, creating real doubt over his place on Mexico’s 2026 World Cup roster as deadlines approach.
  • He has not played since March 8 after what Celtic first called fatigue was later assessed as a more serious quad injury, according to reports.
  • He had been in strong form on loan at Celtic, so lost minutes and match sharpness now count against him in coach Javier Aguirre’s selection plans.