Mexico’s starting goalkeeper, Luis Malagon, has been withdrawn from the national team squad for the 2024 Copa America.
The 27-year-old Club America star was the frontrunner to be Mexico‘s starting shot-stopper at the tournament. Nevertheless, El Tri head coach Jaime Lozano has had to replace the keeper due to injury.
Malagon apparently arrived to his national team’s camp with a slight muscular issue. The injury then continued to be problematic in recent days. Team officials opted to send Malagon to a Texas hospital early Saturday to undergo tests on the problem. Doctors determined that the gluteus injury would sideline the star for up to four weeks.
The keeper was absent from Lozano’s original squad for a friendly against Bolivia on May 31st. He was, however, on the bench during Mexico’s latest matchup with Uruguay on Wednesday. El Tri suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to the South Americans on the night. Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez netted a hat trick inside 50 minutes of the game.
Santos Laguna shot-stopper named as Malagon’s replacement
With Malagon out of the team, Santos Laguna‘s Carlos Acevedo has now been called up by Lozano. The Mexican manager informed the 28-year-old goalkeeper that even though he is a late addition, he could still be named in his starting XI at the competition.
“I told Acevedo, just because you arrive as the fourth goalkeeper doesn’t mean that you are not going to come and compete to be the starter,” proclaimed Lozano.
“I think there is a competition between the three, they are great goalkeepers. They are very hungry and very eager to be in the World Cup and not only be there but also defend Mexico’s goal.”
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-06-08 15:36:48
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