This Sunday, September 18 at the University Olympic StadiumCruz Azul visits Pumas for a duel in the capital with a Classic flavor, a meeting of vital importance for both teams that are looking for the ticket to the playoff of the Apertura 2022 of Liga MX. National University comes from having rescued a draw against Toluca by a score of 2-2 in the Nemesio Diez Stadium; the Argentinian Juan Dinenno had advanced to the auriazules, but the Chilean Jean Meneses he managed a brace to turn around and at the last minute, the goalkeeper Julio Gonzalez got the equalizer to place the team third from last in the table with 14 points. In the case of Machinecomes from coming back 2-1 to Lion in the Aztec stadium; an own goal from Rodrigo Huesca he had the locals on the ropes, but the Ecuadorian Michael Estrada Y Alonso Escoboza They gave the three points to the Celestes to climb to the eleventh step with 18 units.
Facing the duel, the Argentine Edward Salvio is aware that both he and his teammates must improve their performance because they are out of the playoff spots, with three games remaining for them, since in addition to the light blue they will play against Puebla Y braves Later, apart from the commitment between the two teams, one of the most anticipated on the calendar. “We have this long week to prepare for this match. We know how we are going to face it, I see the team well focused. I know the importance of this match, but I take it very naturally, the most normal thing. It is my opinion, after playing a Boca-River, everything else is one step below. I’m not saying it’s just another game because I know how important it is, but he doesn’t feel pressure”expressed Toto.
On the other hand, the Brazilian Daniel Alvesthe club’s star signing, did not rule out extending his contract and staying a while longer at Pedregal, at least that’s how he declared it on the Hugo Sanchez in Star+.“I have a year to demonstrate with them. Before asking, I like to deliver. I would have no problem renewing, but I want to prove that we can build a very cool team in Mexico, that young people take a step forward”he stated.
One of the events that attracted the most attention in the Colossus of Santa Úrsula after the victory of Blue Cross on Lionwas the outburst of anger that arose between the captain Jesus Crown and the Chilean Ivan Moralesbecause the first went to claim that he did not join the rest of the group to thank the fans present in the venue, however, the same JJ made it known that it was a misunderstanding and that the situation was clarified. “It was part of the euphoria at the end of the match, simply the intensity, but there is nothing, downstairs there was talk as it should be, the situation was simply fixed, a misunderstanding”assured the keeper.
For the comparison against National University, Machine could have the low Raphael Guerrerowho left the field at minute 66 due to a hard blow to his right leg, after the Argentine player fell on him Lucas DiYorio. After leaving the field of play, he used an orthopedic boot on the injured foot, leaving the doubt as to whether it can be used by the coach Raul Gutierrez. The Puppy He was subjected to studies to find out the extent of his injury, without it being anything serious, for which he will be under observation. In the same way, they still do not have the Paraguayan John Escobarneither Alexander Mayorga and the Argentine Charles Rotondi.
Secondly, Erik Lyraspoke about the Uruguayan era Diego Aguirre, revealing that his way of working was archaic and that his ignorance of Mexican soccer cost him dearly. “Diego Aguirre and his coaching staff know a lot about football, but I think they had an old idea and today football is no longer played like that. The teacher did not know Mexican soccer very well and it cost him. They are soccer people, people who have been in soccer for a long time, who have their way or idea, to put it a little old, soccer is no longer like that, it is different, the same and they did not know Mexican soccer, here it is very competitive. He had a hard time adapting. It’s football, sometimes it happens”declared to W Sports.
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L: Jesus Corona (C) – He’s the team leader. The goalkeeper was missing on the field of play to give instructions to his teammates and make a commanding voice felt. He is expected to be a figure in the duel.
DC: Ramiro Funes Mori – He is still not one hundred percent and it is understandable due to the short time he had to adapt, but he is called to be the leader of the defense due to his European experience.
DC: Luis Abram – Given the drop in Raphael Guerrero, Raul Gutierrez could place Julio Cesar Dominguez as central, but surely he will use it again in another position and with that the Peruvian would return to the starting eleven after a long time.
LI: Ignacio Rivero – After what he did against Lion in the last game, the colt He must have realized that the Uruguayan weighs too much on the field of play and more if he appears as a left back, where he can do more damage.
LD: Julio Dominguez – Despite the refusal of the fans, the coaching staff continues to trust Cata and could be placed once again as a right back above Joaquin Martinez. It’s another chance to win over the fans.
MD: Erik Lira – The midfielder will have a reunion with his former team and that is why he could leave more than motivated to face them. Since rafael baca left the eleven, Lira has remained as a starter and so could be the rest of the semester.
MD: Rafael Baca – Perhaps this could generate some discontent among the fans, but it is possible that the pivot appears from the beginning to accompany Lira before placement of Rivero in another area. The eyes will be behind him.
MO: Carlos Rodriguez – The fans and coaching staff are still waiting for Charly to return to his best version, before suffering the unfortunate injury. The midfielder knows that he must raise his level and before the beast had improvement.
IS: Angel Romero – Without the Argentine Charles Rotondi on the far left, both the Uruguayan Christian Tabo like Rivero and the Paraguayan, the latter being the one chosen for the last match. The Melli has quality, but it needs to exploit more.
ED: Uriel Antuna – Another who is called to find his best version with Blue Cross playing his last cards and the possibility of going to the World Cup in Qatar. The Sorcerer turns off for moments, but before Lion put the assistance of the tie.
CD: Michael Estrada – Against the Green Belliesthe Uruguayan Gonzalo Carneiro was chosen by the coach, but Estrada freshened up the attack with his tackle, so it’s probably his turn to go from the start hoping to score like he did against Lion.
Starting Lineup: Jesus Corona; Ramiro Funes Mori, Luis Abram, Nacho Rivero, ‘Cata’ Domínguez; Eirk Lira, Rafael Baca, Charly Rodríguez; Angel Romero, Uriel Antuna and Michael Estrada.
Banking: Sebastián Jurado, Gonzalo Carneiro, Alonso Escoboza, Christian Tabó, Iván Morales, Joaquín Martínez, Jaiber Jiménez, Jorge García, Cristian Jiménez.
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