Overview
- Kevin Mier sustained a confirmed tibia fracture and will undergo surgery on Thursday, ruling him out for the rest of the Apertura and the Copa Intercontinental.
- Andrés Gudiño is set to take over in goal for the Liguilla and Intercontinental commitments during Mier’s months-long recovery.
- Carlos Hermosillo said, citing president Víctor Velázquez, that Cruz Azul will not file for Adalberto Carrasquilla’s inhabilitación, with reporters noting no formal request was submitted.
- Referee Fernando Hernández issued only a yellow card after VAR review on the play, and Cruz Azul is seeking a discussion with the officiating crew as debate continues over the decision.
- A viral video angle circulating on social media suggests Mier’s foot makes contact with Carrasquilla, and reports note Carrasquilla has received online death threats and alleged doxxing.