Luis Angel Malagon
29-Year-Old
América
Liga MX
GTD
Injury Achilles
Est. Return 9/12/2026
Targeting mid-September comeback
Malagon (Achilles) has entered the final stage of his rehabilitation process ahead of schedule, with his potential appearance in official action coming in the rivalry matches against Cruz Azul and Chivas in September, Victor Diaz of ESPN reports.
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Malagon already accumulated training sessions since July after suffering an Achilles tear which left him out of most of the Clausura 2026 tournament and the opening Apertura weeks. The goalkeeper will now aim to be in contention for playing time before the end of the regular season, taking over the starting job from Rodolfo Cota as soon as he's ready to appear. While Cota has done a decent job in his absence, Malagon's return should increase the team's safety in goal, boosting their already solid clean sheet chances.
Malagon already accumulated training sessions since July after suffering an Achilles tear which left him out of most of the Clausura 2026 tournament and the opening Apertura weeks. The goalkeeper will now aim to be in contention for playing time before the end of the regular season, taking over the starting job from Rodolfo Cota as soon as he's ready to appear. While Cota has done a decent job in his absence, Malagon's return should increase the team's safety in goal, boosting their already solid clean sheet chances.
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Malagon has taken part in training drills as he continues his recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered in March.
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Set for 6-8 months out
Malagon suffered an Achilles tear and will miss the rest of the 2026 Clausura, as well as the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with his team confirming he'll spend 6-8 months on his rehabilitation following successful surgery.
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Forced off in CONCACAF match
Malagon left Tuesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup game versus Philadelphia Union due to an apparent Achilles injury, Ruben Rodriguez of FOX reports.
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Concedes twice to Bravos
Malagon recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to FC Juarez.
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Concedes four goals
Malagon registered two saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Tigres UANL.
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