The probable alignment of Cruz Azul vs Chivas in J10 of C2024

Next Saturday, March 2, Blue Cross and Chivas They have an appointment in Aztec stadium for Matchday 10 of the 2024 Clausura Tournament, of the Liga MXwhere the super leader hopes to shake off the tough defeat against America in it Young Classicwhile the Sacred Flock will seek a new victory having defeated Cougars.

It was thought that La Maquina would take the victory against their staunch rival because they had won six in a row, however, they were quickly punished by their rival with an early goal from the Colombian Julian Quiñones. And as expected, the celestial fans chose someone responsible for the defeat and it was Carlos Salcedoto whom in the past they have already shown that they do not love him.

Despite the fall, the Argentine coach Martin Anselmi He supported his pupils: “I am proud of the players, we always look for the opponent's goal, we try to generate from all sides, they defended themselves well, there was an unfortunate play, a duel that we did not win. There was a second half in the opposite field where we pressed in search of the result, it didn't happen, but I say the same thing, in the end I'm going to feel bad when the team doesn't represent us on the field of play.”.

Already in the case of Guadalajara, they surpassed Universidad Nacional with the goals of the Mexican-American Cade Cowell, Antonio Briseno and the captain Victor Guzmanwhere they also shined Alan Mozo and Roberto Alvarado With his assists, apart from three minutes left, the expected return of Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandezwho was received with great enthusiasm by the Chiva-brothers.

“Very happy to have been able to score my first goal in the League. It's great that it served to conquer these three points, too. This gives us a lot of confidence, but we always hope to beat the best because we are a great team. So we will try to surpass anyone”said El Cowboy after the victory.

“The game was very good, from the 30th minute we understood what we had practiced. Spaces began to appear, in the second half even more appeared, which I had planned throughout the week. So, I am very happy with the team's performance.”said the Argentine coach Fernando Gago.

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Goalkeeper: Kevin Mier – The Colombian goalkeeper could do little against Julián Quiñones' goal, but that is not why he can be singled out since he has had a great tournament despite it being his first adventure in Mexican soccer.

Defense: Gonzalo Piovi – The Argentine is the shield of the center, since he arrived in Mexico with the help of the strategist. From being criticized by the fans little by little he has already received applause.

Defense: Erik Lira – Although the defeat undoubtedly affected, that would not change the plans of Martin Anselmisince the alignment used against Coapa gave them good numbers in the past and the containment would continue to be enabled as a central defender.

Defense: Ignacio Rivero – The multifunctional Uruguayan captain could play as a central defender this time, since Carlos Salcedo and Rafael Guerrero They have not given much security to the lower part.

Pivot: Charly Rodríguez – Once again the midfielder was on the verge of being sent off in a Young Classic for a tackle on Salvador Reyes. A bad game will not lead to being benched.

Midfielder: Lorenzo Faravelli – He could not appear as he would have liked against América, but he is the coach's trusted man and could be a factor in the clash against Rebaño.

Inside right: Rodrigo Huescas – Anselmi continues to give the youth player minutes, which is understandable when seeing his high level.

Inside left: Carlos Rotondi – The Argentine did not like to appear in the Young Classic, but he could well repeat, unless the coach considers that it is a chance to test the Uruguayan captain Ignacio Rivero.

Midfielder: Alexis Gutiérrez – The helmsman could cling to his idea of ​​a technical stoppage, then the other light blue youth player would continue playing behind the '9'.

Midfielder: Uriel Antuna – In the first half of the Young Classic, El Brujo could do little, already in the second half he gave some sparks that were not enough.

Forward: Ángel Sepúlveda – After getting involved at the end of the duel with the Uruguayan Jonathan Rodríguez, El Cuate must show that he can mark an era with the club like Cabecita did.

This is what Cruz Azul's possible lineup would look like (3-4-2-1):

Goalie: Kevin Mier
Defenses: Gonzalo Piovi, Erik Lira, Ignacio Rivero
Midfielders: Charly Rodríguez (C), Lorenzo Faravelli, Carlos Rotondi, Rodrigo Huescas
Forwards: Uriel Antuna, Alexis Gutiérrez, Ángel Sepúlveda
Substitutes: Carlos Salcedo, Mateo Levy, Rafael Guerrero, Amaury Morales, Mauro Zaleta, Bryan Gamboa, Andrés Gudiño, Carlos Vargas, Camilo Cándido, Jorge García

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