Chivas Loses Brian Gutiérrez and Sepúlveda to Injuries

Chivas Guadalajara adjusted its plans for the Liga MX Apertura Jornada 13 match against Necaxa after Brian Gutiérrez and Sepúlveda became unavailable because of muscle-related problems. According to a report published by Excelsior on October 20, 2026, Gutiérrez was rested after experiencing discomfort, while medical examinations confirmed an injury to Sepúlveda.

The absences forced head coach Gabriel Milito to reconsider his starting lineup, particularly because Gutiérrez had regularly featured in the starting eleven. Guadalajara did not disclose the specific nature of Sepúlveda's injury or provide a recovery timeline in the report.

Gutiérrez, who has represented Mexico's national team, was ruled out as a precaution after reporting muscular discomfort. The coaching staff decided that rest was the appropriate response, according to Excelsior.

Sepúlveda also experienced muscular discomfort, but subsequent medical examinations confirmed an injury. Chivas did not identify the affected area or release further details about the severity of the problem.

With Gutiérrez unavailable, Milito faced a selection decision ahead of the encounter with Necaxa. The midfielder's regular presence in the starting lineup meant the coach would need to select an alternative for the match.

There was a positive development for Guadalajara, however, as Miguel Gómez received medical clearance and was included in the squad for Jornada 13. His return gave Milito another available option as the team managed its injury concerns.

Meanwhile, José Castillo, Luis Romo and Omar Govea were approaching the final stages of their respective rehabilitation programs. Excelsior reported that all three remained in the closing phase of their recovery processes, without specifying when they would return to competitive action.

Chivas named the following 22 players in its squad for the match against Necaxa:

Raúl Rangel, Óscar Whalley, Diego Campillo, Luis Rey, Bryan González, Ángel Chávez, Carlos Hernández, Miguel Gómez, Richard Ledezma, Efraín Álvarez, Kevin Castañeda, Rubén González, Hugo Camberos, Ricardo Marín, Jonathan Pérez, Daniel Aguirre, Santiago Sandoval, Jordan Carrillo, Roberto Alvarado, Leonel Calderón, Samir Inda and Jesús Hernández.