Luis Mejía
GK
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Mar 16, 1991 (35)
Left
6'3"
176 lb
Positive recovery
Mejia should be available for the Panama national team after coach Thomas Christiansen said "there was a very good recovery of Coco, and the same goes for Luis Mejia", Deportes RPC reports.
Analysis: Mejia had made some international appearances before getting hurt in May, but it remains to be seen if he'll challenge Orlando Mosquera for the No. 1 spot at the World Cup. The fit-again player was very active last season with Uruguayan club Nacional and could offer an experienced option for his country. However, he'll lack value if he remains in a substitute role.
Spotted in team training
Mejia (muscular) was spotted training with the Panama squad during their first session on USA soil, marking a significant step forward in his recovery from the muscle tear that had kept him working separately from the group.
Analysis: Mejia's presence in collective training is an encouraging development for coach Thomas Christiansen heading into the World Cup opener against Ghana on June 17, with the goalkeeper's fitness having been a major concern since the injury struck during his final club appearance in Uruguay. The coaching staff will continue monitoring his condition closely before making any final decisions on his availability for what promises to be the most important fixture in Panama's recent football history.
Not yet ready
Mejia continues to work separately from the Panama squad as he manages an apparent muscle tear suffered during his final club appearance in Uruguay, with his availability for the World Cup opener against Ghana on June 17 in serious doubt, according to Keish Gomez Munoz of ESPN.
Analysis: Mejia's condition is being monitored closely by the coaching staff with the tournament opener fast approaching, and coach Thomas Christiansen confirmed he is following a differentiated training program rather than working fully with the group. Orlando Mosquera is expected to step in between the posts if Mejia cannot prove his fitness in time for Panama's most important fixture in recent football history.
Picks up muscle issue
Mejia is dealing with an apparent muscle tear after being forced off during his last club game in Uruguay, according to Jean-Paul Francis Botello of La Estrella de Panama.
Analysis: Mejia is part of his nation's World Cup squad, but his status is a major concern ahead of the June 17 opener versus Ghana. The experienced goalkeeper was heavily involved for his club Nacional in both Uruguayan league and Copa Libertadores action over the last few months, having also featured for Panama in a friendly clash with South Africa in March. Orlando Mosquera should get the nod between the posts if Mejia fails to recover in upcoming days.
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