Chivas de Guadalajara could face Saturday’s Clásico Tapatío without their captain. Luis Romo is shaping up as the big absence for the rivalry match against Atlas after Tuesday evening training brought unfavorable news on the left hamstring injury he suffered on Mexico duty, RÉCORD reported on Wednesday.
According to RÉCORD, the sensations in the afternoon session were not favorable regarding the biceps femoris injury in his left leg. Chivas are still awaiting the official medical report to confirm the severity and the exact recovery time, which the outlet reports could stretch several weeks. (Translated from Spanish.)
The underlying injury is confirmed by the Mexican federation. In an official communique on October 5, the FMF announced Romo would leave El Tri’s camp with a muscle injury to the biceps femoris of his left leg and return to Chivas. No recovery timeline was given.
What it means for Chivas de Guadalajara
Losing Romo days before the Clásico Tapatío would strip Gabriel Milito of his captain and a defensive mainstay for the most emotionally charged fixture on the calendar. RÉCORD reports Milito is already working on tactical alternatives, with Luis Rey and Ángel Chávez the options to fill in.
The timing could hardly be worse. Chivas return from the break smarting from a 2-0 home defeat to Queretaro that left them third with 18 points, two off the top. Atlas sit sixth with 17, just one behind their city rivals, and a win on Saturday would vault the Rojinegros past Chivas and into the top three.
There is some positive news elsewhere. RÉCORD notes José Castillo and Miguel Gómez are training with the group, though the staff remain cautious about rushing either into a game of this intensity.
For now, Chivas wait on the medical report. If Romo cannot go, Milito’s reshuffled defense gets its sternest test of the season on Saturday night.
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