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Luis Ángel Malagón injury recovery and return

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2026-10-17 15:12 UTC → 2026-10-31 04:37 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Mexican goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón has returned to professional activity following a seven-month recovery from a ruptured left Achilles tendon. The injury occurred on March 10 during a Concacaf Champions Cup match against Philadelphia Union, sidelining him from both Club América and the Mexican national ~~team.~~ team, and causing him to miss the 2026 World Cup cycle. During his rehabilitation, Malagón faced significant physical and emotional hurdles, including a seven-kilogram weight ~~loss~~ loss, a period of deep depression, and fears regarding his ability to walk again. He credited his family, particularly his daughter, for helping him through the recovery process. After participating in training sessions with the Club América U-21 squad, he Malagón rejoined the first team for preparation ~~activities. Malagón~~ activities, including a match against Cruz Azul in San Diego, California. He has since been reinstated to the starting lineup by manager Guillermo Almada. Following a full 90-minute performance in a draw against Monterrey, he where Rodolfo Cota had previously served as the primary goalkeeper, Malagón has resumed his role as the ~~primary goalkeeper~~ starter for Club América. Malagón has expressed readiness to compete for his position within both Club América and the Mexican national team. He described the internal competition with teammates and rivals, such as Rodolfo Cota, Fernando Tapia, and Raúl Rangel, as “healthy rather than malicious,” noting that his primary focus remains regaining match rhythm.

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