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Undergoes thigh surgery Cruz went under the knife to repair a torn rectus femoris tendon, Verona announced.

Impact Cruz got hurt in training and will miss multiple months due to the major injury. He has barely played since joining in January. Verona have signed Daniel Mosquera and Dailon Livramento to lead their attack this summer.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Inter clash Cruz (thigh) hasn't been selected for Sunday's match against Inter, Verona announced.

Impact Cruz has been missing due to injury since January and will conclude the year with just four appearances, where he has totaled one off-target shot, one chance created and one inaccurate cross.

MAY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers thigh injury Cruz picked up a lesion of the rectus femoris tendon in his right thigh in training, Verona announced.

Impact Cruz is headed for an extended absence and might necessitate surgery if the tear is particularly surgery. He has played just four times this season. Karol Swidersky, Thomas Henry, and Tijjani Noslin are the top options in his role.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Fiorentina Cruz (wrist) didn't play in Sunday's 0-1 defeat against Fiorentina.

Impact Cruz returned from a one-game absence but didn't get minutes as Milan Djuric and Thomas Henry split duties as no.9. Federico Bonazzoli is also ahead of him in the hierarchy, so he'll need some favorable circumstances to get minutes. He has posted one tackle and one interception in two appearances so far.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Fiorentina match Cruz (wrist) has been named in Verona's squad list to face Fiorentina on Sunday.

Impact Cruz is quickly back in the fold after missing the previous game due to a minor wrist injury. He has played just twice this season, as he has multiple options ahead of him in the offensive depth chart.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Lazio Cruz will be sidelined for Saturday's game versus Lazio due to a right wrist injury, Verona announced.

Impact Cruz got banged up in practice and will take some tests shortly. He has appeared just once in the last eight matches, as Milan Djuric and Thomas Henry have split minutes at the position.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Verona Cruz has agreed to a four-year deal with Verona after leaving Banfield as a free agent, the team announced.

Impact Cruz paid his release clause before the end of the transfer window and thus had more time to find a team. He logged 11 goals and 2 assists in 73 matches with his previous team. He'll join Milan Djuric and Federico Bonazzoli as the options to lead the line, but they have also occasionally leaned on a false-nine.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE