Edson Álvarez Ruled Out for Mexico vs South Korea With Low-Grade Thigh Injury

The Mexico captain exited the Japan friendly in Oakland around the half-hour mark and was replaced by Erik Lira after feeling discomfort. The federation released no recovery timetable and said rehabilitation will be managed in Turkey by Fenerbahçe’s medical staff. He traveled to Nashville for the Korea match, but coach Javier Aguirre confirmed his absence from the lineup. Mexico also loses defender César Montes for the friendly due to a suspension from his red card against Japan. Media reports suggest a two to three week recovery, and Álvarez returns to a Fenerbahçe side now led by Domenico Tedesco with Trabzonspor next on the schedule.

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