He America club will begin with the defense of its title this Saturday, January 13 on the first day of the Clausura 2024 tournament of the Liga MX. The Águilas have a very favorable balance in their most recent confrontations against Xolos de Tijuana, however, on this occasion, the azulcremas will take the field with an alternative lineup, full of young players and elements that are not undisputed starters.
This is because the foreign players and the Mexicans who had the most participation in the Apertura 2023 barely reported to training this week after their vacations. André Jardine would send several homegrown players to start, who will seek to take advantage of this opportunity to have more minutes throughout the season.
Goalkeeper: Óscar Jiménez – Jiménez will receive a new opportunity as a starter, this after the absence of Luis Ángel Malagón for this commitment. The Eagles' substitute goalkeeper usually delivers when needed.
Right back: Kevin Álvarez – Álvarez will look for this season to be better than last, in which he went from more to less and in which he lost his position to a veteran Miguel Layún.
Central defense: Ramón Juárez – Juárez responded when he was needed in the Apertura 2023. The center-back will have to take advantage of his minutes to put pressure on the other defenders on the squad.
Central defense: Israel Reyes – Reyes has been on duty since his arrival in America. He practically missed the last tournament due to an injury. The Águilas need this element to show the level he had in Puebla.
Left back: Salvador Reyes – It seemed that everything was arranged for Reyes to go to Necaxa, but, at the last minute, Jardine managed to convince him to stay in the squad to fight for a place.
Central midfielder: Santiago Naveda – The 22-year-old center has lost prominence with América in the last two years after a promising foray into the first division. Naveda will have to raise his level to compete with Jonathan Dos Santos, Richard Sánchez and Álvaro Fidalgo. It is not an easy task.
Inside right: Richard Sánchez – The Paraguayan midfielder has been relegated to a secondary role since Jardine's arrival, but has shown that he wants to remain in the squad and wants a more important role. This weekend he has a great opportunity to show himself.
Inside left: Karel Campos – Campos is one of the great promises of Club América. The 20-year-old midfielder looks very good, but he needs minutes in the first division to be able to grow. Will Jardine be able to guarantee participation in a painting full of figures?
Right winger: Leonardo Suárez – Like Salvador Reyes, it seemed that Suárez had almost everything arranged to be Necaxa's reinforcement. He finally stayed in Coapa to seek ownership. His direct competition is Alejandro Zendejas.
Left winger: Cristian Calderón – 'Chicote' would make his official debut with the Águilas shirt this weekend and he would do so as a winger, a position that he is not unfamiliar with and in which he can show off for his speed and punch.
Center forward: Patricio Salas – 'Pato' Salas, 19 years old, would be another of the elements of the quarry that would receive minutes in the first duel of the season. The youth player will have to take advantage of every minute he is on the court, since Henry Martín will not give him much opportunity throughout the tournament.
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