Chivas โStriker Armando Gonzรกlez Poised for National Team โCall-Up Amidstโ Gimรฉnez Injury
MILAN, ITALY – A potential opportunity has arisen for Chivas de Guadalajara forwardโข Armando “Hormiga” Gonzรกlez as concerns mount over Santiago Gimรฉnez’s fitness ahead of the November โFIFA international window. Gimรฉnez is currently battling an ankle injury sustained last weekend, casting doubtโข onโ his availability for both AC Milan’sโค Serie A match โคagainstโฃ AS Roma this Sunday – date 10โ of the 2025-2026 season – and upcoming friendlies for the Mexican National Team against Uruguay and Paraguay.
With the 2026 World Cup looming, the mexican National Team’s preparation is critical. Gimรฉnez’s potential absence couldโ openโข the door for Gonzรกlez, who is enjoying a breakout season with 10 goals in the Aperturaโ Tournament 2025,โค establishing himself as one of the top forwards in Liga MX. AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegriโค stated, “Regarding Santi Gimenez, he has an ankle problem. So we will โฃseeโฃ today (Saturday) if he joins the team or returns against Parma.”
Shouldโ Gimรฉnez beโ deemed unfit, national team manager Javier Aguirre may turn to Gonzรกlez as a replacement. This would mark a significant moment for the Chivas striker and a boost for the club, โshowcasing their talent on the international stage.โ The Mexican National Team faces Uruguay and Paraguay in friendly matches during the Novemberโ FIFAโข Date as part of their preparations โfor the 2026 World Cup.