It seems that everyone in the Mexican National Team and at Toluca breathed a sigh of relief, twenty-four hours after the pain that prevented him from continuing in the game against San Diego FC, since in the preliminary studies it was confirmed that there is no inflammation and no play in the knee.

But this Friday all doubts will be dispelled with the more in-depth studies that will be carried out, since preliminary reports establish that the area where he felt the discomfort has improved significantly and also does not present any weakness or tenderness that could reveal that the ligaments were affected or, in that case, that one of the menisci was compromised, since that would be something that would put the player's participation in the next World Cup at risk.

A highly credible source within Deportivo Toluca FC La Opinion assured that the affected right knee has not swollen and has no play, much less any strange movement that would indicate a ligament strain, sprain, or meniscus injury, but the management does not want any last-minute surprises and for that reason, more in-depth studies will be carried out this Friday.

These studies will be carried out in the city of San Diego and afterwards he will travel to the city of Toluca with the rest of the scarlet squad to face the match this Saturday. March 15 against Atlas in Matchday 11 of the 2026 Liga MX Clausura tournament.

While awaiting the official diagnosis this Friday regarding the problem of the Toluca Red Devils player who, during the first leg against San Diego FC, collided with an opponent and immediately felt discomfort in his right knee, leading to the decision that he should not continue playing.

At that moment on the Snapdragon Stadium pitch, Marcel felt great fear and discomfort, immediately putting his hands to his face in a grimace of pain, prompting fears of the worst, especially since just the day before, Luis Malagon was ruled out of the World Cup due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. Worsening the situation for the Mexican national team in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup.So this Friday will be the key day for Marcel Ruiz's medical situation, but there are many signs that the player did not suffer more serious damage to his left knee, which means he could be on the roster that is due to report for duty next Monday, March 23, for the matches against Portugal and Belgium at the Azteca (Banorte) Stadium and Soldier Field in Chicago.