Igor Lichnovsky Out: América Faces Apertura 2024 Without Him
The bad news keeps coming for Club América. After their painful elimination from the Leagues Cup, the club has confirmed that Igor Lichnovsky will miss the rest of the Apertura 2024 due to a right knee injury.
The 30-year-old Chilean defender is set to travel to Guadalajara for surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament, as announced in an official statement by the club.
This procedure is required after Lichnovsky sustained the injury during the quarterfinals of the tournament, where América was knocked out in a dramatic penalty shootout against the Colorado Rapids.
Criticism and Surgery: A Tough Time for Lichnovsky
Lichnovsky has faced heavy criticism after missing the penalty that led to the sudden-death phase of the shootout, ultimately resulting in América’s elimination. Despite this setback, both the club and fans hope for a successful recovery in time for the next season.
Meanwhile, América will have to cope with his absence for the remainder of the tournament.
