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Cruz Azul Moves to Invoke Article 85 After Kevin Mier’s Tibia Fracture

The club is preparing a formal Article 85 request that could sideline the Pumas midfielder for Mier’s recovery period.

Overview

  • Club president Víctor Velázquez scheduled talks with Liga MX chief Mikel Arriola to pursue Adalberto Carrasquilla’s inhabilitation under Article 85.
  • Article 85 allows the Disciplinary Commission to suspend a player who caused a medically certified serious injury for the duration of the injured player’s recovery after reviewing the full medical file.
  • Adalberto Carrasquilla publicly apologized and said he had no intent to injure, and referee Fernando “El Curro” Hernández did not send him off on the play.
  • A report by journalist Alejandro Gómez indicated Cruz Azul’s temporary lease of Pumas’ stadium could weigh on whether the club formally files the inhabilitation request.
  • Separately, Pumas confirmed José Juan Macías sustained ligament and meniscus ruptures and will be out for about nine months.