Club América confirmed on Monday the worst news for its fans: 21-year-old right back Dagoberto Espinoza suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
The medical report indicated that the recovery time will depend on his evolution, but it is estimated that he will be sidelined for six to eight months, which practically leaves him out of the rest of the Apertura 2025 and the first part of the Clausura 2026.
Hard blow for the canterano
After the first evaluation of Dagoberto Espinoza, there was already a fear of a ligament injury, which was confirmed by medical studies.
In addition, a possible patella dislocation was detected, which further complicates the picture.
For now, the player keeps his leg immobilized and is on absolute rest.
Pending an MRI to determine the exact degree of structural damage.
Espinoza’s great moment
Dagoberto Espinoza’s injury comes at the brightest moment of his young career.
Espinoza had made seven appearances in the Apertura 2025, six of them as a starter.
Accumulating 510 minutes and a key goal in the 1-0 victory over Querétaro in Day 4.
The recovery time will depend on his progress
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Under André Jardine, he had earned a starting place over Kevin Alvarez.
Consolidating his position as one of the most promising young players in the Azulcrema youth academy.
More losses for América
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The outlook for the Águilas is even more complicated, as Dagoberto Espinoza joins the list of injured players, along with Henry Martín (sprained left knee) and Jonathan dos Santos (right calf strain).
These losses directly affect the second half of the tournament, in which América seeks to remain a title contender.
For Hispanic fans in the United States, who closely follow every América game through international broadcasts, this news is of great concern.
Dagoberto Espinoza had become a symbol of the new generation of Mexican soccer players and his absence represents not only a sporting blow, but also an emotional one for the club and its fans.
The board and coaching staff will now have to adjust their strategy to cover the right-back position, while fans hope that Espinoza will make a full recovery and return stronger in 2026.
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