Mexican footballer and captain Edson Alvarez has reportedly been ruled out of the ongoing 2024 Copa America tournament due to an injury. This is after encountering an mishap in the opening match against Jamaica. As a result, fans have voiced their concern regarding the midfielder’s condition. But what actually happened to the footballer?
Here are all the available details about Edson Alvarez’s injury and current state.
How did Edson Alvarez get injured?
Edson Alvarez pulled up on the back of his leg while defending a counter-attack from the opposition.
The medical team arrived at the scene shortly after the dogged midfielder fell to the pitch in agony. Due to the severity of his injury, Alvarez was substituted in the 30th minute of Mexico’s clash against Jamaica. Following this incident, the 26-year-old Premier League star underwent several tests in Los Angeles, as reported by GOAL. Despite the extensive assessments, an estimated date for Alvarez’s return to fitness has yet to be determined.
In an emotional social media post, Edson Alvarez confirmed that he would no longer take part in Mexico’s journey at the 2024 Copa America. He was visibly distraught with his premature exit but acknowledged this cruel aspect of the beautiful sport. Alvarez also stated that he would remain at the Mexican camp despite his injury. He conveyed that supporting his teammates from the byline would also help him rehabilitate faster.
After losing Alvarez to injury, Mexico managed to secure a slim victory against Jamaica, thanks to a 69th-minute winner from Gerardo Arteaga. However, they fell short to a sub-par Venezuelan side in their second group-stage match in Alvarez’s absence. Consequently, Jaime Lozano’s side currently occupy third position in their group, tied on three points with second-placed Ecuador.
The two nations are set to spar on the final group-stage match day. With Venezuela having already qualified for the knockout stage, Mexico needs a win against Ecuador to keep their Copa America hopes alive.
