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Cruz Azul's Jesús 'Chiquete' Orozco Suffers Severe Ankle Injury, Ruled Out of Intercontinental Trip

An official diagnosis is pending, with early evaluations suggesting a serious ankle injury that could sideline the 23-year-old for months.

Overview

  • Orozco was injured late in the semifinal against Tigres while blocking an Ángel Correa shot, received on‑field treatment, and was taken to a hospital for imaging.
  • Cruz Azul had exhausted substitutions at the time of the incident and finished the match with 10 players.
  • The defender will not travel to Doha for Wednesday’s Copa Intercontinental opener against Flamengo.
  • Mexico’s national team staff is in contact with Cruz Azul’s doctors as his availability for 2026 preparations remains uncertain pending test results.
  • Orozco posted a message thanking supporters after the Tigres crowd gave him an ovation as he was carted off.