Footballers Rubén Cabeza and Rodolfo Rotondi face injury setbacks

Xerez Deportivo FC midfielder Rubén Cabeza has suffered a serious injury during a preseason match against Jerez Industrial. Following a heavy challenge, medical tests confirmed a fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal in his left leg. The injury is expected to sideline him for several weeks, potentially causing him to miss the start of the official season. This follows another injury to teammate Jesu Jiménez, who is recovering from a grade II ankle sprain.

In Mexican football, Cruz Azul player Rodolfo Rotondi is nearing a return to action after suffering from plantar fasciitis. The Argentine player has been undergoing rehabilitation to manage the inflammation of the tissue connecting the heel to the toes. Reports indicate he is in the final stages of adaptation and is expected to be available for the upcoming match against Atlas at the Estadio Azteca.