Tigres defender Francisco Meza undergoes surgery

Tigres defender Francisco Meza has undergone surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear and will be out for six to eight months, the club announced on social media.

"Well, everyone knew he had an anterior cruciate ligament tear. We planned to use a cadaver graft, and a cadaver Achilles tendon was successfully implanted. The postoperative result is highly satisfactory, and we are very pleased with what has been achieved. We have a lot of confidence that he will be back on the field in six months."

The doctor mentioned that the same procedure was performed on Meza two years ago.

"When he played for Pumas, he injured his other knee and I also placed the same cadaver graft. His recovery was very good, and we hope it will be the same this time."

About the player's emotional state and how he feels, this is what was mentioned:

"These are situations that players experience, difficult moments, but he knows that with discipline and following the rehabilitation process, which in this case will be handled by the Tigres medical staff, who are excellent, the rehabilitation will be on the right track."

Finally, the duration of the operation and the process for the following months were discussed.

"Starting today, he will begin with passive movements. The first four weeks will involve asymmetric exercises. From the second month, he will be able to work in the water, on an elliptical bike, and in the third month, he will be able to jog."

"Approximately 35 minutes, the team's kinesiologist, Emiliano, was present and he was very happy and satisfied with the surgery."

The player Francisco Meza had a successful operation reconstructing the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee. His recovery prognosis is 7 to 8 months. @christusmx

— OFFICIAL TIGRES CLUB (@TigresOficial) February 23, 2018