
Marcel Ruiz made a surprising return for Toluca against LA Galaxy in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarter-finals after recovering from a knee injury. He opted for rehabilitation instead of surgery to remain active for a chance to join Mexico's World Cup squad.
He won’t miss the World Cup! Marcel Ruiz returns for Toluca
Marcel Ruiz was the big surprise of the night, as he returned for Toluca against LA Galaxy in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup quarter-finals.
The player came on in the 72nd minute, after being sidelined for just over a month due to a partial anterior ligament tear and a meniscus injury in his right knee.
Despite the seriousness of his injury, Marcel decided not to undergo surgery and instead chose a rehabilitation treatment that would allow him to stay active in hopes of earning a spot in Mexico’s World Cup squad.
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Marcel Ruiz recovered from a partial anterior ligament tear and a meniscus injury in his right knee.
Marcel Ruiz chose rehabilitation to stay active and maintain his chances of being selected for Mexico's World Cup squad.


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