The 5 key footballers of Tigres vs Necaxa in J16 of C2024

In any other season, a match between Tigers and Necaxa It wouldn't generate too much expectation. However, the duel on Matchday 16 of Closing 2024of the Liga MXlooks to be one of the most interesting of the entire date.

The felines come from making great courage in the Royal Classicsince they were tied 3-3 by Rayados de Monterrey at the last minute, with referee controversy included, so the situation is not the best, since for now they are not in League directly and in the worst case scenario, they would even be left out of the Play-In.

For this match, the U of Nuevo León will not be able to count on two of its pillars: the Argentine captain Guido Pizarro and Javier Aquino. The Count recently underwent surgery and would be out for a month, while the Oaxacan was expelled in the Royal Classic once the match was over due to his calls to the whistler. Likewise, the Uruguayan coach Robert Dante Siboldi He also received the red for complaining and the Colombian Luis Quinones It is doubtful due to discomfort in the left ankle.

Here are the key footballers of the royals for the match:

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Felipe Rodríguez

The goalkeeper had to carry all the responsibility of the goal due to the absence of the Argentine goalkeeper Nahuel Guzman, but the position has not been so great for him because he has been a factor in several matches to avoid defeat. In it Royal Classic It had flaws, but also successes. The elimination in CONCACAF Champions Cup He made the team focus only on the League and in order not to be left out of the local tournament as well, the goalkeeper will have to come out in great shape.

André-Pierre Gignac

The French attacker gave a lot to talk about in the Royal Classic and it was not because he scored a goal but because of his tantrum when coming off the bench, something that many fans saw badly. However, it is almost certain that he will start and will seek to iron out the rough edges with goals. Bomboro knows the importance of this duel in the team's aspirations, so he will want to be a hero.

Samir Caetano

Without the presence of Guido Pizarrothe one who is in an immovable place in the central defense is the Brazilian, who has had to team up with Diego Reyes either Juan Purata. Despite his discreet squad, the Necaxa of Eduardo Fentanes has given quite a surprise by placing itself in positions of League straight so far. The South American will have to battle with dangerous rivals like the Colombian Diber Changing, Ricardo Monreal and the Argentine Jose Paradela.

Sebastian Cordova

If anyone has earned the affection of the feline fans, it is the national team because it is usually a factor in various matches. The great value of the azulcrema youth squad is his willingness to play in different positions, whether as a winger, midfielder or interior. Now that the team is in danger of not qualifying, he will have to be key in creating dangerous plays.

Rafael Carioca

The Brazilian will have the task of finishing off the hydro-warm midfield. The good performance of the Rayos is due to great collective work, so the South American will seek to avoid this connection by recovering each lost ball. Due to his cha
racter and leadership, he will have to deal with the job of being the one to encourage his teammates not to despair.

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