The curse has fallen on El Tri! The road to the 2026 World Cup seems to be paved for the Mexican National Team. In the most recent episode of “Nueva Jugada”, renowned hosts Alex Loé and Linda Cavazos, whose careers in sports journalism have established them as analytical and outspoken voices in the industry, brought to the table the worrying spate of injuries that has left “Vasco” Aguirre with an increasingly narrow margin for maneuver.
The drama of Malagon and the uncertainty of Marcel Ruiz
The news that shook the American and national environment was the confirmation of Luis Ángel Malagón’s surgery.
Following successful surgery for a tendon injury, the goalkeeper is expected to be out of action for six to eight months, missing not only the World Cup, but also key commitments with Club América.
To this sporting tragedy is added the name of Marcel Ruiz.
The Toluca midfielder set off alarm bells during the match against San Diego FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
“He felt the pain immediately, he tried to walk out to give security, but the risk of him being out of the World Cup is 80%,” said Alex Loé during the broadcast.
The drivers questioned the tight international schedule which, as “Turco” Mohamed warned at the time, is physically depleting the players.
Neymar Jr. and the “calendar injury
At the international level, the name of Neymar Jr. was once again the target of criticism.
Coinciding with the proximity of family celebrations, the Brazilian star reported a new physical discomfort.
“It’s the same old song and dance; he just happens to get injured near his sister’s or mother’s birthday,” Linda Cavazos stressed, questioning the player’s professional commitment in the face of the demands of the board and the fans.
The Finalísima: From the desert to the Santiago Bernabéu
Finally, the podcast addressed the change of venue for the Finalísima between Spain and Argentina.
Due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the duel between the Euro and Copa America champions will be moved to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid.
The clash between the experience of Lionel Messi and the youth of Lamine Yamal promises to paralyze the Spanish capital, despite the complaints of the Argentine sector about the administrative locality that Spain would hold in this match.
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