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Toluca's Alexis Vega Ruled Out With Grade II Thigh Injury, Misses Atlas Match

The club's 3–4 week recovery estimate leaves his availability for the start of the Liguilla uncertain.

Overview

  • Vega is unavailable and not on the bench for Toluca’s Jornada 16 visit to Atlas at Estadio Jalisco.
  • Toluca’s official medical report cites a grade II semitendinosus injury in his left thigh with an estimated 3–4 week reintegration window.
  • Winger Helinho is expected to start on one flank to cover Vega’s absence.
  • Toluca leads the Apertura with 33 points and looks to secure first place, whereas Atlas sits 12th with 16 points and needs a result to stay in Play-In contention.
  • Vega posted training photos referencing the Liguilla, signaling he aims to return, though the timeline keeps his early playoff participation in doubt.