Club America forward Davila suffers ACL injury

Club America forward Victor Davila faces at least six months on the sidelines after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, the Mexican club said on Thursday.

The 28-year-old Chile international sustained the injury during the first half of the 2-1 home defeat to FC Juarez in the Liga MX on Thursday.

Subsequent scans confirmed the need for reconstructive surgery.

America also said that Mexico U-23 winger Isaias Violante had suffered a torn medial collateral ligament of his right knee.

Local media reported that the 22-year-old would be out for three or four weeks.

"The recovery time for our players will depend on their progress," America said in a brief statement on social media.