Efrain Alvarez

ANALYSIS
Alvarez is one of the more technically gifted attackers in Chivas' squad, so losing him to surgery at the start of preseason is an unwelcome development for Guadalajara heading into the upcoming season. A varicocele correction is not a musculoskeletal injury and typically carries a shorter recovery timeline than other injury situations, which is at least an encouraging distinction. The club's decision to tie his return date to his recovery evolution rather than giving a specific timeline suggests they're being cautious, and Alvarez should be monitored closely in the opening Apertura weeks before being trusted for fantasy upside. All of Roberto Alvarado and offseason signings Jordan Carrillo and Kevin Castaneda may see increased action for as long as Alvarez is inactive.