Mexico’s captain, Edson Alvarez, will miss the rest of the Copa America after suffering a hamstring injury in their opening match against Qatar. The midfielder left the pitch in tears on Saturday, leaving his team with a major blow.
Alvarez expressed his disappointment and determination to recover in a video posted on social media. “I had that dream just like my teammates but sometimes these things happen in football and I will have to learn and grow from all this,” he said. “I have made the decision to stay with the team until the end, to support and encourage them, as I always have done. Now it will be my turn off the field. It will also help my rehabilitation and return as soon as possible.”
Coach Jaime Lozano acknowledged the impact of losing a leader like Alvarez. “It will be a huge blow to the side,” he said. Mexico faces Venezuela on Wednesday in their second Group B fixture in Inglewood, California, without their captain.
Alvarez’s absence will be a significant setback for Mexico as they aim to make a deep run in the tournament. His leadership and defensive prowess will be missed. The team will need to find a way to cope with his absence and continue their quest for Copa America glory.
