Toluca confirmed that Marcel Ruíz has undergone successful surgery on his right knee after suffering an injury in the World Cup. The Mexican midfielder suffered a knee injury during a Concacaf Champions Cup match in April. After Javier Aguirre decided not to call up Marcel Ruíz to the World Cup, the Choriceros confirmed that the Mexican midfielder has undergone successful surgery on his right knee. Now that Marcel Ruíz has been operated on his knee, Toluca confirmed that the recovery time will depend on the evolution of the player, although it is expected that Marcel will be ready after the Apertura 2026. In the 2025-2026 season, Marcel Ruíz played a total of 38 games with the Diablos Rojos del Toluca, scoring three goals and providing four assists, being key in the championship of the Choriceros in the Apertura 2025. Additionally, Marcel Ruíz was fundamental in the conquest of the Concacaf Champions Cup 2025, where the Choriceros defeated the Tigres de la U in the final from 11 meters in the Nemesio Diez. Marcel Ruíz played nine games with the Mexican National Team, all friendly matches, where he was unable to score goals with the national team in the last year he played with the Tri. In the statement, Toluca sent a message of support to the midfielder during his recovery process: “The entire Deportivo Toluca FC is with you, captain, champion of the Confederation. Thank you for your commitment, dedication, and love for these colors”.