Taha Habroune participates in training after hit from FC Cincinnati's Valenzuela
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Columbus Crew's Taha Habroune is training following a hard hit from Gerardo Valenzuela of FC Cincinnati during a match on July 25. The incident, occurring at the end of the Crew’s 2-1 victory, led to a confrontation in the tunnel postgame. Despite suffering from lingering soreness, Habroune has participated in training sessions and may be available for the upcoming match against Inter Miami CF on August 1. Crew interim coach Laurent Courtois indicated that while Habroune is limping and experiencing some pain, he has been able to train. Valenzuela is expected to receive a two-game suspension after being issued a red card for the incident.
- •Taha Habroune is training after being hit by Gerardo Valenzuela.
- •The incident occurred during the Crew's recent 2-1 victory.
- •A postgame tunnel confrontation ensued after the play.
- •Habroune may be ready for the match against Inter Miami on August 1.
- •Valenzuela is expected to receive a two-game suspension.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Crew's Taha Habroune training after melee-inspiring hit vs Cincinnati
"Columbus Crew's Taha Habroune is training after taking hard hit by FC Cincinnati's Gerardo Valenzuela that sparked a tunnel confrontation.
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