JJ Macías Near Return to Pumas After Severe Knee Injury

Mexican forward José Juan Macías, who suffered a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, lateral ligament and medial meniscus in the Apertura 2025 match between Pumas and Cruz Azul, has been showing significant progress in his rehabilitation. Nine months after the injury, an Instagram video posted by the account don.atletix highlighted daily gym work and visible improvement, suggesting the player could be cleared to train with his teammates within weeks. The club’s medical staff must still grant official clearance, and any return to match play is expected to be gradual, with the aim of having Macías available for the Apertura 2026 season.