Chivas de Guadalajara will play the most important game of their season this Sunday, October 9 at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium. The Sacred Flock will play a duel of life or death against Puebla in the playoff. The future of Ricardo Cadena as coach of the rojiblancos is in suspense. In case of not qualifying for the league, the process of the Mexican strategist could be cut short abruptly.
The rojiblancos arrive at this duel in the midst of great controversy due to the fact that some of their players were caught attending a concert in the middle of the week. Chivas has three consecutive losses in Liga MX and five in total, if their friendlies against Cincinnati FC and America are counted.
Goalkeeper: Miguel Jimenez – The ‘Wacho’ received Ricardo Cadena’s confidence this season and, in general terms, he has responded, although he has also had some faults that have cost him points.
Right Back: Jesus Sanchez – The ‘Chapito’ is the owner of the right wing. Despite the fact that the board signed Alan Mozo to cover this position, Sánchez is the owner and the one who best fulfills what Cadena is looking for.
Central defender: Gilberto Sepulveda – The ‘Tiba’ is, little by little, recovering its best version. He looks more and more confident and has found in Olivas and Orozco Chiquete the ideal partners for him deep down.
Central defender: Luis Olivas – The 22-year-old is low profile, but his tournament in the Apertura 2022 has performed very well. Chivas had the fourth best defense of the regular season.
Left Back: Jesus Orozco Chiquete – The 20-year-old has been one of the great revelations of this tournament. He fulfills both as a central defender and on the side. He is one of the great promises of Chivas.
Medium of contention: Sergio Flores – The ‘Walrus’ gives Chivas stability and balance in midfield. He gets along very well with Fernando Beltrán and his defensive court allows ‘Nene’ to play more freely.
Central Midfielder: Fernando Beltran – The ‘Nene’ has had a good performance throughout the season, although it is still not as constant as it should be. Beltrán must weigh more on the team.
Right midfielder: Isaac Brizuela – The ‘Bunny’ is one of the most experienced elements that the Sacred Flock has and one of those who best knows how to read and manage the times of the game. It will be very important against Puebla.
Midfielder from left: Roberto Alvarado – The ‘Piojo’ is an element with great talent, there is no doubt about that. However, he should be more regular and be more decisive for Chivas de Guadalajara’s offensive game.
Forward: Alexis Vega – There is no doubt that Vega has been Chivas’ best player this season and in previous ones. The striker is decisive and unbalanced. He, however, has an outstanding debt: he has to put the team on his shoulder in these final duels.
Forward: Angel Zaldivar – The ‘Engineer of the goal’ is not one of the players most loved by the Chivas fans, however, this semester he scored four goals and was the team’s top scorer.
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