Luis Abram went through the operating room after Nicolás López’s violent kick in Cruz Azul vs. League Tigers

Update on the situation of Luis Abram, affected during the development of Cruz Azul vs. Tigres in the first leg of the Liga MX Clausura 2022 Liguilla. The defender received a kick courtesy of Nicolás López. Due to this action, the player of the Peruvian national team suffered a damage to his nose and, although he was able to continue on the field, after the commitment he was transferred to a hospital.

According to the Marca newspaper, the ‘Máquina’ plant was subjected to a “semi-surgical process” for a broken nose. Likewise, the aforementioned media indicated that the idea has been to intervene as soon as possible so that the footballer can have options to play the revenge this weekend against the ‘Felinos’.

That is to say, Abram is not totally ruled out for the return duel at the Universitario de Nueva León stadium. Of course, the former Vélez Sarsfield will only appear in the consideration of coach Juan Reynoso if he evolves favorably until Sunday at 8:05 p.m. (Peruvian and Mexican time).

The infraction against Abram

That is to say, Abram is not totally ruled out for the return duel at the Universitario de Nueva León stadium. Of course, the former Vélez Sarsfield will only appear in the consideration of coach Juan Reynoso if he evolves favorably until Sunday at 8:05 p.m. (Peruvian and Mexican time).

Due to the uneven maneuver, the defender of the cement workers fell on the grass and bleeding from the nose. There was medical assistance on the spot and after a few minutes, the Peruvian team was able to continue. Meanwhile, the referee Fernando Hernández directly showed the red card to ‘Diente’ López for the infraction.

At the end of the contest, “Cabezón” Reynoso highlighted his compatriot’s commitment to continue on the field. “Luis is very brave and asked to continue. He is now on his way to a clinic to see the severity of the injury. I hope he can join us on Sunday”he maintained at the press conference.

The fall of Cruz Azul

The fourth and final semifinalist will leave the Universitario stadium on Sunday where Cruz Azul, eighth in the table led by Peruvian Juan Reynoso, will need to win by at least two goals difference against Miguel Herrera’s Tigres, who were second in the regular phase. .

On Thursday at the Azteca stadium, the Tigres defeated ‘La Maquina’ 1-0 (goal by Jesús Dueñas) who struggled to generate offensive plays and culminate them with shots.