Napoli & Mexico star Lozano taken off injured against Panama

The 24-year-old had to be removed after a tough tackle in Tuesday's Concacaf Nations League match

Hirving Lozano was stretchered off in Mexico's Concacaf Nations League match against Panama on Tuesday after suffering an ankle injury.

The Napoli forward was brought down from behind by Abdiel Ayarza on the hour mark, and Panama defender Fidel Escobar then stepped on Lozano's ankle as he was falling to the ground.

It was Escobar's challenge that appeared to injure Lozano, who was down on the ground for several minutes receiving treatment.

The 24-year-old eventually had to be stretchered off the field and was replaced by Jose Juan Macías with the match tied 1-1.

While Lozano iced his ankle on Mexico's bench, Macias made a major impact by scoring the game-winning goal on 75 minutes. Rodolfo Pizarro would add another goal in stoppage time as El Tri defeated Panama 3-1 at the Estadio Azteca.

It was Mexico's second win from two Nations League matches after El Tri defeated Bermuda 5-1 on Friday.

With the international window over, Napoli will now face a nervous wait to find out the extent of Lozano's ankle injury.