Cruz Azul’s Colombian goalkeeper Kevin Mier has been injured, leaving the team without one of its key pieces for the rest of the term.
The goalkeeper is expected to undergo surgery this Thursday after it was confirmed that he has suffered a fractured tibia in his right leg, caused by a foul committed by Adalberto Carrasquilla during the 3-2 defeat against Pumas at Mexico City’s Cuauhtemoc Stadium.
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In this connection, a video recently broadcast in Mexico, which became known through the Mediotiempo portal on November 12, 2025, has reignited the debate about the serious injury sustained by Colombian goalkeeper Kevin Mier during the match between Cruz Azul and Pumas, which falls on the last day of the Mexican League.
Images published by sports media half timeshows from an unprecedented angle the exact moment the 24-year-old goalkeeper broke the tibia in his right foot, an injury that could prevent him from playing professionally for several months and casts doubt on his presence in the Colombian national team for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The incident occurred when Mier attempted to clear the ball inside the area and was intercepted by Panamanian forward Adalberto Carrasquilla. A player who fought for the ball with determination.
The impact was so great that the goalkeeper was left lying on the grass, in severe pain and requiring immediate intervention from the Cruz Azul medical team.
The dramatic scenes left the stadium completely silent, with teammates and rivals alike expressing concern over the seriousness of the situation.
Cruz Azul’s plans for the end of the season have been thrown into disarray after it was confirmed that Kevin Meyer will undergo surgery. The Colombian goalkeeper, who is at the heart of coach Nicolas Larcamon’s vision, will be sidelined for several months after sustaining a fractured tibia against Pumas Unam, a fact that has sparked debate in Mexican football about player protection and the severity of disciplinary measures.
The incident that led to Mir’s injury occurred on November 8, 2025, during a 3-2 loss between Cruz Azul and Pumas Unam at Cuauhtemoc Stadium, an alternate venue for the Apertura 2025 tournament. While the team looked to strengthen its overall leadership, a play starring Panamanian Adalberto Carrasquilla changed the tone and flow of the game.
Carraschia wiped out the Colombian goalie as Pumas held the lead on the scoreboard. The act ended, but Mier broke his right tibia and had to leave the field on a stretcher. He was immediately taken to the hospital.
The severity of the injury was confirmed on November 12, 2025, at which time it was announced that Maia would undergo surgery on November 13. half timedepending on the severity of the fracture, the goalkeeper will be forced into a long recovery period.
“Kevin Meyer’s recovery time before his return to court will depend on his progress, and his initial prognosis will be determined pending surgery.” he narrated half timeand added that the football player needs a few months of rest. The loss of Mier is a significant blow to Cruz Azul, who lost their starting goalkeeper at a crucial moment in Liga MX.
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