Chivas forward and Mexico international Alexis Vega will be out for 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery on his right knee, his club announced Wednesday.
The 25-year-old underwent a meniscectomy procedure after suffering an injury during Chivas’ 0-0 draw at Atletico San Luis on Friday.
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While running with the ball in the 49th minute of the Liga MX Week 2 match, Vega suddenly fell to the ground in pain, later needing to be taken off the field in a cart.
Vega’s injury will leave a significant void in Chivas’ starting XI through at least the midpoint of the 2023 Clausura regular season.
