Overview
- The injury, which happened Saturday, May 30, was a non-contact incident in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final that left Flores clutching his right knee and exiting the match in tears.
- Scans confirmed a ruptured or torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and Tigres said Flores will undergo surgery in the coming days.
- Flores publicly confirmed the diagnosis on social media, writing that his “ACL is gone,” and Canada coach Jesse Marsch said the team is devastated but has invited Flores to join the squad in a non-playing, supportive role after surgery.
- Flores had his one-time FIFA switch from Mexico to Canada approved in February and was added to Jesse Marsch’s 26-man roster on May 29, meaning his loss came a day after his World Cup selection.
- Under tournament rules Marsch can replace an injured player up to 24 hours before Canada’s opening match, so the coach will evaluate options after upcoming friendlies and must name a substitute before June 12.