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Rotondi says he could return for Cruz Azul’s match against FC Juárez
Cruz Azul forward Rodolfo Rotondi is recovering from a serious case of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
He said he is now in the final stage of rehabilitation and hopes to return against FC Juárez.
That means he will miss Cruz Azul’s match against Pumas UNAM at Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City.
Rotondi scored the winning goal when Cruz Azul beat Pumas in the Clausura 2026 final, giving the club its 10th Liga MX title.
His appearance at the stadium drew attention because Pumas fans remember that final loss.
Cruz Azul may also be without Gonzalo Piovi and José Paradela for the match, though both are described as doubtful.
The available information does not give a confirmed date for Rotondi’s return.
Cruz Azul winger Rodolfo Rotondi said he could return to action against FC Juárez.
He said he was in the final stage of rehabilitation and was able to train without pain.
Rotondi said the injury began around matchday 9 of the previous tournament.
He will miss Cruz Azul’s match against Pumas UNAM this weekend.
- Who
- Rodolfo Rotondi, a Cruz Azul winger.
- What
- He said he could return to play against FC Juárez.
- When
- He said this in an interview; the match date is not stated.
- Where
- The match against FC Juárez; the venue is not stated.
- Why
- He is recovering from a severe case of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I’m very happy to be able to be without pain, so we’re already in the final stage of recovery.
I think I could return against FC Juárez, God willing.
Rotondi said his injury began.
Rotondi said he was in the final stage of rehabilitation and could return against FC Juárez.
- Player
- Rodolfo Rotondi
- Club
- Cruz Azul
- Possible return
- Match against FC Juárez
- Injury
- Severe plantar fasciitis in his right foot
- Missed match
- Cruz Azul against Pumas UNAM
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