Liga MX club Puebla has made a change to its medical department this week, appointing Dr. José Francisco Briseño De la Luz as the new head of the area. The departure of Dr. Arturo Alcalde Santerbas, who is joining the Mexican national team's technical staff, prompted this internal restructuring.
The team currently sits eighth in the Liga MX standings with 10 points, having recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses from their first 6 matches. Their goal difference is even, with 9 scored and 9 conceded. This staff change comes on the heels of a 2-0 defeat to league leaders Club America on August 30, a result that left La Franja 6 points off the top.
José Francisco Briseño De la Luz takes charge of the health and fitness of Puebla's squad. Briseño will work under the direct supervision of Luis Fossati, who remains the club's head of medical services. The institution confirmed the appointment with a message on its official channels: "¡Éxito Dr. Alcalde y bienvenido a La Franja Dr. Briseño!".
The new appointee arrives at a time when the team is seeking stability. His first major challenge will be to prepare the group for the next league fixture, a home match against Toluca at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc on September 5. Toluca currently occupies second place in the table, promising a physically demanding encounter.
Arturo Alcalde Santerbas leaves the institution after more than three years of service. The club acknowledged his tenure in a statement, noting that his departure is due to an opportunity with the national team. "Tras más de 3 años en la institución," the official text stated, Alcalde is beginning a new chapter with El Tri.
His exit represents the second departure of a key staff member, following Héctor Domínguez's exit from his role as marketing director. These moves occur as the team tries to improve its on-field performance. Puebla's recent form shows 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last five matches, including two consecutive defeats.
The transition in the medical area must be managed swiftly to avoid disrupting the squad's preparation. Player fitness is critical in a tight campaign like the Apertura 2026. Briseño De la Luz will have the immediate task of assessing and maintaining the condition of a group looking to climb the standings.
Fans can follow the team's progress and check the full schedule on our fixtures page. The current squad composition is also available in our squad section.
Puebla's current competitive context after six matchdays is summarized in the following table:
| Position | Points | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
