Tigres UANL left-back Francisco Reyes has suffered a serious injury that will sideline him for an extended period. The player ruptured his Achilles tendon in the final minutes of the 0-0 draw against Santos Laguna on August 30 and will require surgical intervention.
Reyes' injury deepens the troubles for a team sitting 16th in the Liga MX table with just five points. The university side has scored eight goals and conceded ten in the first six matchdays, leaving them eleven points behind leaders Club America. Their next challenge is to host 12th-placed Necaxa on September 6 at the Estadio Universitario.
Francisco Reyes entered the match in the 26th minute to replace Vladimir Loroña, who had left the pitch with lower back discomfort. However, in the dying stages of the game, Reyes himself went down injured. The player stated that "se sintió un problema en la pierna izquierda que inmediatamente le impidió continuar dentro del terreno de juego." Subsequent diagnosis confirmed the Achilles tendon rupture, one of the most severe injuries for a footballer.
This incident left Tigres without their two natural left-back options in the same match. Reyes' absence adds to an alarmingly long list of players unavailable on that flank, creating an urgent tactical problem for the coaching staff.
The injury crisis on the left side of Tigres UANL is severe. Besides Francisco Reyes and Vladimir Loroña, the club has five other players from that area out of action. Jesús Angulo will not return to the pitch until the Apertura 2027 after left knee reconstruction. Osvaldo Rodríguez underwent surgical intervention on both knees and will miss this tournament and part of the next.
Marco Farfán, who was operated on in January 2026 for a right foot fracture, recently had a screw removed due to continued discomfort. In the attacking department, Marcelo Flores is recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament rupture with a return contemplated for 2027. Ozziel Herrera, meanwhile, continues his rehabilitation for a muscle tear. In total, seven left-sided players are on the injuries list.
Facing this emergency, manager Imanol Ordóñez will be forced to improvise solutions for the upcoming fixture. The main alternatives to cover the left-back position against Necaxa are center-back Imanol Ordóñez and youngster Jesús Garza. Both will have the responsibility of shoring up a flank that has become the team's weakest point.
This situation tests the depth of the squad at a difficult point in the season. The team's recent form, with one win, two draws, and two losses in the last five games, demands an immediate reaction. The home match against a direct rival in the table like Necaxa becomes a key opportunity to earn points and regain confidence. Fans can follow the team's progress on our stats page.
The accumulation of injuries in the same position has a direct impact on the team's defensive and offensive consistency. Tigres has conceded ten goals in six matches, an average that reflects instability in their defensive line. The inability to field starting left-backs or experienced backups limits tactical options and forces constant changes to the lineup.
This adversity comes when the team most needs stability to climb the standings. Francisco Reyes' injury is not an isolated case, but the latest episode in a season marked by bad luck with injuries. The match against Necaxa on September 6 will be the first test for Tigres UANL's new defensive configuration.
