Huescas: Lost Season & 2026 World Cup Doubt

During the duel of the Day 2 of the League phase of the UEFA Champions Leaguebetween him Copenhagen from Denmark and the FC Karabakh Agdam De Baku, which ended in Victoria for Qarabağ 2-0, lived a tragedy in his first minutes.

Huescas injury in Champions | AP

Out all season

During the 13th minute of the first half, the Mexican, Rodrigo Huescasafter trying to face in the right sector, he suffered a blow that left him out of the rest of the party. During the transmission, the seriousness of the matter could be seen, in addition to the expressions of the player showing absolute concern.

24 hours after Huescas was forced to withdraw from the game, the Denmark team released a statement that confirmed the worst for the footballer. Huescas suffered a breakage of the anterior cross ligament of the right knee, so the whole season will be lost and puts at risk in the World Cup.

Game of Copenhague Vs Qarabač | Ap

Long -term injury

Through a statement issued on the social networks of the club, Copenhagen confirmed a surgery scheduled for the Mexican, after it the recovery period is estimated at six to nine months.

Before the injury, the team coach, Jacob Neestruphe showed all his support to the Mexican player, ensuring that it was a pity that the injury arrives in these instances, since Huescas was one of the team’s stars.

“Since his arrival last summer, Rodrigo has proven to be an exceptionally talented player who has become a key figure for FC Copenhagen and the Super League,” said the coach at a press conference.

In addition, Jacob Neestrup, declared that Huescas had great aspirations for the 2026 World Cup that will be played in United States, Mexico and Canadaso he expects the Mexican evolution to be optimal to have an opportunity to be part of his national team.

“He has shown continuous development and was about to make a great leap in Europe. In addition, he was looking forward to the World Cup at home, in Mexico next summer, if he continued with his excellent performance. We deeply saddened the loss of Rodrigo. It takes a lot of mental strength to recover from something like that, and we will support him at all times,” he concluded.

Huescas with Copenhagen | AP

What will the recovery process be like?

Hollow will be subjected to surgery in the next few hours, after it, it will have a recovery that depends its evolution, will leave it out of the courts until next April 2026.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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