Edison Azcona Withdraws from the 2025 Gold Cup Due to Injury
Santo Domingo – The Dominican Football Federation (FEDOFUTBOL) announced the withdrawal of forward Edison Azcona from the National Team’s concentration for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. The decision was made due to a muscle injury suffered in his left leg. During the afternoon training on Tuesday, June 17, Azcona experienced a sharp pain in his left quadriceps while performing acceleration and deceleration exercises. The selection’s medical team issued a report detailing the situation.As a result of the injury, Edison Azcona will return to his club to begin a rehabilitation and physiotherapy program, supervised by the team doctors. FEDOFUTBOL and the coaching staff expressed their wishes for a speedy recovery for the player. The national team coach regretted Azcona’s absence, but emphasized the importance of the player’s health. In addition, it was announced that the name of the player who will take his place in the call-up will be announced soon.“The soccer player reported a sudden pain accompanied by a pulling sensation in the left quadriceps muscle, which made it impossible for him to continue practicing. A grade 1-2 muscle injury has been diagnosed, requiring immediate treatment and initial rest.”
Medical team report
