Overview
- Toluca confirmed a rupture of the right ACL with medial meniscus damage for Marcel Ruiz sustained against San Diego FC in the Champions Cup.
- The club announced he will have surgery in the coming days, and medical estimates of roughly six to nine months sideline him beyond the World Cup.
- Ruiz had been a regular under coach Javier Aguirre, making the loss a significant blow to Mexico’s midfield plans before final roster decisions.
- The setback adds to an expanding injury list for Mexico that includes Luis Ángel Malagón’s Achilles rupture and ongoing rehabs for Edson Álvarez, Luis Chávez and Jesús Orozco.
- With March friendlies against Portugal and Belgium nearing, outlets highlight Álvaro Fidalgo, Obed Vargas, Brian Gutiérrez and Carlos Rodríguez as potential replacements.