Álex Zendejas
RW
Wide Forward
Feb 7, 1998 (28)
Left
5'6"
146 lb
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Nearing return
Zendejas (knee) has made significant progress in his recovery and is projected to see minutes in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals against Columbus Crew on Aug. 26, according to Victor Diaz of ESPN.
Analysis: Zendejas was the Azulcremas' most important absence during the initial stretch of the campaign, although his replacement Isaias Violante rose to the occasion, meaning there has been no need to rush the star midfielder's return. While he's likely to miss a couple more league contests, Zendejas should make a gradual comeback and eventually become a consistent starter while taking a major share of set pieces alongside Raphael Veiga.
Undergoes knee cleanup surgery
Zendejas is sidelined for an undisclosed period following successful arthroscopic cleanup of his right knee, his club announced Wednesday.
Analysis: Zendejas is one of the most dangerous wide attackers in Liga MX, a player whose pace, dribbling, and direct goal threat from the flanks and central zones make him a top fantasy asset when fully fit, so any procedure on his knee ahead of the Apertura season is worth monitoring closely. The club stopped short of attaching a specific date to his return, though he's reportedly set for a four-to-six-week recovery timeline, which would put him in line to return sometime during the early weeks of the tournament rather than missing it entirely. Zendejas' return could be managed carefully, as a knee cleanup that gets rushed can easily extend into a longer absence than initially projected. The attacker missed his team's preseason work due to his participation with the USMNT at the World Cup, where he logged only 13 minutes of play. At the club level, players such as Isaias Violante and Raphael Veiga should benefit from increased roles while Zendejas is out.
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