Overview
- Club América’s medical note confirmed an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in Espinoza’s left knee and said his recovery timeline will depend on his evolution.
- Media estimates place his absence at a minimum of six months, which effectively rules him out for the rest of Apertura 2025 and likely a significant portion of Clausura 2026.
- Coach André Jardine must cover right back with options including Kevin Álvarez or Israel Reyes, while the club still needs about 315 of the targeted 1,170 youth-minutes to meet league requirements.
- The injury occurred in the 26th minute against Monterrey; he left the field on a cart and was later seen in a wheelchair and on crutches.
- Espinoza posted an emotional message vowing to return, and before the setback he had six consecutive starts among seven Apertura appearances totaling 517 minutes and one goal, as América also lists Henry Martín and Jonathan dos Santos among current absences.