Mexican defender Israel Reyes of the America football club is currently recovering from surgery after sustaining a knee injury during a match against Chivas in the Concacaf Champions Cup. The surgery, which involved a surgical lavage and plane repair of a wound in his right knee, was successful, but his return to the field is pending his evolution during the recovery process.
During the match against Chivas, Reyes had to leave the field on a stretcher after a blow from Víctor ‘Pocho’ Guzmán. Despite the loss to Chivas in the second leg of the round of 16, America advanced to the next round after winning the first match.
Reyes, who typically plays as a central defender, had been moved to the right wing in recent matches due to injuries to other players. His recovery timeline is uncertain, as it will depend on how he progresses in the coming weeks.
Coach André Jardine will have to make adjustments to the team in Reyes’ absence, as the defender had become an important player in the new position. Fans of America will be eagerly awaiting his return to the field once he is fully recovered.