Andres Guardado Injury: Updates on PSV Star's Ankle and Return

PSV Eindhoven have gotten their Champions League journey off to a strong start against Manchester United on Tuesday, but an injury to Andres Guardado put a slight damper on the proceedings.

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Guardado to Miss Six Weeks

Thursday, Sept. 17

Eindhovens Degblad reported, per MLSSoccer.com, that Guardado will miss the CONCACAF match between Mexico and the U.S. on OCt. 10.

According to Sports Illustrated's Planet Futbol, the Mexican midfielder suffered an ankle injury. The 28-year-old was replaced by Stijn Schaars. Tom Marshall of ESPN FC added that the issue looks to be somewhat serious:  

While Guardado will obviously play a role in PSV's Eredivisie title defense and trek through the Champions League, Mexico also has to be concerned with their captain being forced to sit out the upcoming match with the USMNT.

Guardado was by far El Tri's best player at the Gold Cup, taking home the tournament's Golden Ball Award. His creativity and attacking verve were particularly important for Mexico given their struggles in the final third.

Mexico are stronger than the U.S. in terms of personnel. But with Guardado out of the equation, the gulf lessens a bit.