Santiago Gimenez’s run of luck has been horrific and the AC Milan striker has certainly not had it easy in recent months.
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Before the World Cup, Gimenez stated that Mexico would win the tournament and that he would be top scorer. Lofty ambitions, of course, but you have to back yourself. Yet, most would suggest that he was being rather optimistic.
After all, he was coming into the tournament out of form and without any real run of game time. It would be difficult to then head straight into the biggest tournament in sport and hit the ground running.
Unfortunately, he didn’t. His minutes were limited and the Milan striker barely got a chance.
Gimenez injured again
For Mexico, it was the case again last night. He was substituted into the game with the hosts chasing the lead and with England sitting back defending their lead – if there was ever going to be a moment for Gimenez, it would be then.
However, it wasn’t to be.
The striker went over on his ankle – very unpleasantly and you could tell it was bad straight away – and then crawled off the pitch in severe pain. Medics surrounded him for a while and he did not re-enter the field after that moment.
Initial fears were high, especially since it was the same ankle he injured last year. However, Calciomercato.com reports that he has avoided a fracture and any ligament damage, instead getting a ‘grade two sprain’…
His recovery time is currently unknown.