Honduras and Santos laguna Suffer Blow as Choco Lozano Faces Lengthy Injury
Santos Laguna and the Honduras national team have received devastating news as forward choco Lozano will undergo surgery to repair a ligament injury, sidelining him for an estimated six to eight months. The injury occurred during a recent match, dealing a significant setback to both his clubS ambitions and Honduras’s World Cup qualifying hopes.
Lozano’s absence represents a critical loss for La bicolor, where he is considered a fundamental attacking piece. The surgery, aimed at fully reconstructing the damaged ligament, will likely rule him out of contention for the remainder of the Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers and perhaps the 2026 World Cup itself should Honduras advance. This injury adds to a growing list of key players unavailable for national team duty, including Denil Maldonado, Julián Martínez, and edwin Rodríguez.
The forward’s club, Santos Laguna, will also feel the impact of his extended absence. Lozano has been a consistent performer for the Mexican side, and his recovery timeline leaves a void in their attacking options.
Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda will now be tasked with finding offensive alternatives, potentially turning to Jorge Benguché to fill the role. The national team faces upcoming commitments in the World Cup Qualifiers without one of their most experienced and decisive players.
