Giorgos Giakoumakis, striker of Cruz Azul, was injured after a collision with goalkeeper Benny Díaz and had to leave the field during the match. His return for matchday 16 is expected for the encounter with Atlas at the Estadio Jalisco. The absence of the Greek player represents a blow for Martín Anselmi's team, but not decisive, as forcing his return could worsen the muscle injury.
Giakoumakis's injury means he will not be available for the next game against Pumas nor for the home match against Santos Laguna. However, the team has players like Sepúlveda, Faravelli, Rotondi, and Romo, who have shown scoring ability and remain present in the scoring table. Additionally, the return of Gabriel Fernández after eight months of inactivity brings hope to the team following his standout goal against FC Juárez.
The only downside of the match was the injury of Greek forward Giorgos Giakoumakis, which occurred at the beginning of the encounter. Despite this, Cruz Azul convincingly defeated Juárez at the Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes, in a match with several goals in favor of the team. Although there was no definitive diagnosis at that moment, Giakoumakis is expected to be out of action for a certain period.
According to information provided by journalist Javier Alarcón on the ESPN program Equipo F, Giorgos Giakoumakis will not be considered for at least the next two matches after the injury sustained. The Greek forward left the field on his own after requesting a substitution in the 22nd minute, which initially caused concern among fans, but it diminished when it was confirmed that he left the field walking.
