Cruz Azul’s goal is going through one of its most delicate moments since the arrival of the current administration. The debate ignited on ESPN when José Ramón Fernández asked the question that divides the fans today: if Kevin Mier You must stay or leave the club. Adal Franco’s response It was direct and without nuances.
“He’s leaving for me… he’s leaving for me, but right now he can’t even leave because he’s recovering.“, stated the analyst. The phrase exposed an uncomfortable reality for the cement maker: the Colombian’s injury stopped any movement immediately and hit its market value.
For the journalist, the problem is not only physical, but also football-related. “It was ideal for Anselmi, but today that style is an inherent risk“He explained, marking distance between Mier’s profile and the new cycle headed by Nicolás Larcamón. The discussion is no longer just when he will return, but if he fits.
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Recovery will be the decisive factor. Sports medicine specialists agree that a tibia fracture usually takes monthsalthough the process can be accelerated with discipline and rigorous rehabilitation. In Cruz Azul They look at the calendar cautiously.
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The projections suggest that the Colombian could receive the highly competitive towards the end of February or early March. This period would allow him to carry out the Apertura 2026 preseason, a key moment to define his role and his projection within the squad but also thinking about the World Cupo.
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Meanwhile, Iván Alonso has already moved chips. The strategy It does NOT contemplate registering Mier in the Under-21 category during Closing 2026, something that was being considered to free up a foreign position without breaking the contractual relationship. “They want him in the key part of the tournament,” said Adrián Esparza Oteo.
In parallel, the name of Emmanuel Ochoa as a bet for the future. The young goalkeeper has been compared for his style to Mier himself, especially for his footwork and his reading outside the area. Blue Cross start thinking about alternative scenarios.
Mier is still recovering from his injury (IMAGO7).
This context also opens an opportunity for Andrés Gudiño. “He is a highly respected professional in the locker room.“said Adal Franco, highlighting his stability and leadership. In a time of uncertainty, that confidence can be decisive.
