Cruz Azul leaves the Marbella Football Center with a concern named and surname: Juan Cruz. The Argentine player entered the break, but his stay in the friendly against Al-Ittihad barely lasted 20 minutes. He left the field with his hand on the back of his thigh and the Martiricos club will have to report if it was a scare or if they lose a new player in a dramatic preseason in the infirmary.
What happened?
The problem is that he couldn't see and had to leave the field much earlier than expected after asking for it himself. It's not a minor problem for Málaga CF. Alfonso Herrero, Ramón, Moussa, Juanpe and Murillo continue with their respective physical recoveries. Additionally, Einar Galilea, Rafita and Pastor remain untested in these friendly matches.
Why it matters for Cruz Azul?
Juan Cruz's injury is a concern for the team, as the Argentine is one of the key pieces in the coach Mikel Arteta's system. The Cruz Azul team is in a good streak, with 3 consecutive wins in Liga MX, and Juan Cruz's injury could affect their performance in the next season.
What comes next?
The Cruz Azul team will have to report on Juan Cruz's injury and make decisions about his future in the team. Meanwhile, the team will continue with their preseason, with their next home game against Atlante FC on August 2.
Currently, the Cruz Azul team is in second place in Liga MX, with 6 points and 2 wins in 2 games. In their last game, they defeated Puebla with a score of 2-1. The team continues with their good streak, with 3 consecutive wins in Liga MX.
Juan Cruz's injury is a concern for the team, but it's not the only problem the team faces. Coach Mikel Arteta has mentioned that the team is working on their physical condition and that they are taking measures to avoid injuries in the future.
As for Juan Cruz's injury, the Cruz Azul team will have to report on his status and make decisions about his future in the team. Meanwhile, the team will continue with their preseason, with their next home game against Atlante FC on August 2.
