Santos Laguna faces a significant challenge in the 2026 season with the injury of Lucas Di Yorio, their star forward. The injury occurred during the match against Chicago Fire FC in the Leagues Cup 2026, when Di Yorio had to leave the field at minute 62 after receiving a tackle from a US player.
What happened?
Lucas Di Yorio suffered a tibia injury during the match against Chicago Fire FC in the Leagues Cup 2026. The injury occurred at minute 62 of the match and Di Yorio had to leave the field.
Why it matters for Santos Laguna?
The injury of Lucas Di Yorio is a hard blow for Santos Laguna, as the forward is one of the most important players in the team. The injury means that Di Yorio will be out of action for at least three months, which will significantly affect the way the team plays in the 2026 season.
What comes next?
Santos Laguna will have to face the rest of the Leagues Cup 2026 and a significant part of the Apertura 2026 without one of their most important forwards. The injury of Lucas Di Yorio is a significant challenge for the team, but also an opportunity for other players to stand out and prove their worth.
Currently, Santos Laguna is in 17th place in the Liga MX, with 0 points and a streak of 3 consecutive losses. The team is also 7 points behind the leaders of the table, Club America. In their next match, Santos Laguna will face Guadalajara Chivas at home on August 17, 2026.
The injury of Lucas Di Yorio is a hard blow for the team, but also an opportunity for other players to stand out and prove their worth. The team will have to work together to overcome this adversity and move forward in the 2026 season.
