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

An official diagnosis remains pending following his late-game exit on a stretcher in Monterrey.

Overview

  • The defender was hurt blocking an Ángel Correa shot in the Apertura semifinal, with images showing his ankle out of position before he was immobilized and removed from the field.
  • He was taken to a hospital for imaging and evaluation, and the club has not released a formal medical report.
  • Cruz Azul confirmed he will not travel for the Copa Intercontinental opener against Flamengo in Doha on December 10.
  • Coach Nicolás Larcamón said the situation does not look good, and preliminary reports in local media cite a possible fracture and ligament damage with a recovery of three to five months if surgery is required.
  • Tigres fans applauded as he left the pitch, and Orozco later thanked supporters on social media, saying he aims to return stronger, while his national-team prospects for 2026 remain uncertain pending results.