The captain of the Mexican National Team left the match against Jamaica due to injury and his future in the Copa América is up in the air
HOUSTON — Edson Alvarez came out of exchange due to injury at minute 28 of the debut of Mexico in the Copa America 2024. The midfielder of the Mexican teamAccording to the first reports, he has a tear that will keep him out of at least one match in the tournament or, depending on the severity, he could even be permanently out for the rest of the tournament.
Jaime Lozano, coach of MexicoHe commented that they will wait two days to see how it evolves. Edson Alvarezin addition to some studies being carried out in Los Angeles, to find out how long the West Ham player from England will be out for.
The midfielder had to leave the NRG Stadium field on a stretcher, after remaining on the bench during the first half, due to a tear in his left leg. His team, West Ham, has already contacted the Mexican teamto find out the severity of the midfielder’s injury.
What does the Mexican team with the absence of Edson Alvarez?
Mexico is left without its newly appointed leader and captain
When questioning Jaime Lozano about what loses the Mexican team with the possible reduction of Edson Alvarezthe coach acknowledged that he is losing his leader, since the West Ham footballer had been named captain of the Mexican team, in the absence of players like Guillermo Ochoa, Henry Martín or Hirving Lozano.
“Any coach would tell you, he is a leader, he is contagious, he is someone who is contagious, he is our captain, it is something important, obviously in these competitions he is someone who transmits, who has that facility with words,” reinforced Jaime Lozano, at the press after the victory against Jamaica.
Mexico he is left without his most experienced player in Europe
Edson Alvarez is the player of the Mexican team with more experience in Europe. The midfielder has been playing in the Old Continent since 2019 and has remained a starter, both during his time at Ajax in the Netherlands and at West Ham in England.
In a competition full of teams with players who play in Europe, the absence of ‘Machín will be noticed in the Mexican team during his participation in the America Cup.
“With the experience he has had, everything has come to him quickly, because he has earned it and has prepared himself, it was a hard blow for everyone, for his teammates, we hope that he will have to leave soon, we hope that in two days we will have the results,” explained Jaime Lozano.
Mexico is left without one of its most valued players
The most expensive player in the Mexican team is Santiago Giménez, who is valued at more than 40 million euros, followed by Edson Alvarez, which is close to that figure. The midfielder, according to some reports, was in Manchester United’s sights and was injured in the game against Jamaica.
The ‘Machín’ will be out for at least one game of the season America Cup and it could be a permanent withdrawal, in case the studies that will be carried out in Los Angeles, United States, report that he cannot continue. With that, Mexico He is left without one of the most valued players on his team.
“It’s an important loss, because of what Edson is for the group. Players come from behind, wanting to play, we hope they live up to what he does,” said Luis Chávez, teammate of Edson Alvarezin the midfield of Mexico.
Can it be replaced Edson Alvarez in the America Cup?
Edson Alvarez cannot be replaced in the Copa America 2024in case his withdrawal is confirmed, despite it being due to injury.
According to the competition regulations, in article 71, players can be substituted due to injury up to 24 hours before their debut in the tournament, something that has already happened.
In this edition, Conmebol accepted that all teams attend with 26 players, which would leave Mexico with 25 footballers, in case Edson Alvarez can’t continue.
Edson Álvarez’s message after his injury with the Mexican National Team
Through social networks, Edson Alvarez He published a message regarding his injury, without mentioning its severity or recovery time.
“God knows what he puts in, God knows what he takes out, God knows what he does,” the message states. “Thank you for his messages, together and united.”
