The Mexican defender Mateo Chávez has once again become a focal point at AZ Alkmaar following an incident during the match against Willem II. Concern arises after Chávez, who had been recovering from a previous injury, had to leave the game due to a physical issue.
Chávez was a starter in the Eredivisie clash but had to exit the field in the final minutes due to an ailment that caused unease, especially since AZ Alkmaar had already exhausted their substitutions, ending the match with one player down. So far, no conclusive medical diagnosis has been issued to determine the severity of the situation.
Preliminary reports indicate that the player’s physical problem may have originated from a fall during an aerial duel. Medical examinations are expected to clarify whether it is a muscle injury or merely discomfort that led to his substitution. It is worth remembering that Chávez had already faced an episode of dislocation in his left shoulder earlier this year, which kept him off the pitch for approximately seven weeks.
Currently, AZ Alkmaar is in the evaluation phase to determine if the recent situation is a minor issue or if it will require a more extended recovery time. If it is confirmed that there is no serious injury, the player could miss between two and three matches, depending on the state of his condition.
The next match for AZ Alkmaar is on Wednesday, September 16, when they face Sunderland in their Europa League debut. This could be the first game that Chávez misses out of precaution. His progress in the following weeks will be crucial to determine a possible return, with an estimated absence of one or two weeks in the case of a minor injury diagnosis.
Source: www.infobae.com
