After playing the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup in front of Columbus Crew, Tigers refocus on the Liga MX to measure up to Pachuca in it Volcano for Matchday 14 of the 2024 Clausura Tournament, next Saturday, April 6.
During this Thursday the Uruguayan team Robert Dante Siboldi He began his preparation without the elements that began in Ohio, with the exception of the goalkeeper Felipe Rodríguez. Those who did not make the trip, like the Brazilian Rafael Carioca, were practicing the approach to receive the Tuzos. On the other hand, the Argentine Nico Ibanez He trained separately from the squad after suffering a muscle contracture prior to the trip to the United States.
In the case of Pachucaalso had activity in the Ida rooms of the Concachampions in front of Herediano of Costa Rica, scoring 0-5 on Costa Rican soil, with a hat-trick from the Venezuelan Salomon Rondonwithout knowing if they will take the field with their starting team despite the great advantage they have or if they will bet everything with the starters to go for victory.
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Goalkeeper: Felipe Rodríguez – As mentioned, the goalkeeper will repeat his role under the three posts, while Robert Dante Siboldi will use an alternate alignment.
Defense: Diego Reyes – El Zancudo has been losing ground within the team, having few minutes because he is also a replacement. He no longer recurs, they even put him out of the institution for the next tournament.
Defense: Juan Purata – His good performances with the Atlanta United in the MLS They made the feline board decide to bring him back to fight for a place in the central defense, without disappointing so far.
Left back: Eduardo Tercero – He is used to watching games from the bench to sometimes be the replacement. He has his chance to act from the start, saving the starters for the return of Concachampions. However, he hasn't been as frequent in this role, so he could have problems.
Right back: Jesús Garza – The youth player has been a solution when he needs to take the position. To avoid wear of Javier Aquino would come into play.
Pivot: Rafael Carioca – The Brazilian missed the first leg of the quarterfinals Concachampions, so he is not among the tired. Being one of the experienced and idols of the club, he should shoulder the team.
Pivot: Juan Pablo Vigón – Despite the strong internal competition within the U of Nuevo León, the red and black youth squad has not lost prominence, since every time he comes on as a substitute or appears as a starter, he provides good results.
Midfielder: Sebastián Córdova – The American youth squad is one of the most regular players on the team and is usually used in different parts of the field, but he shines most when he is in charge of orchestrating the rest of the offensive players.
Right winger: Luis Quiñones – The Colombian was used as a change against the Columbus Crewso he did not accumulate so much fatigue and now he will be in charge of making life difficult for the Tuzos on the right side.
Left winger: Diego Sánchez – The Mexican under-20 team has already gained minutes with the team and has shown that it has everything to shine. This duel is an opportunity to raise your hand in the position.
Forward: Ozziel Herrera – In this Thursday's practices, the Cuban was placed as the axis of the attack, even though he is more accustomed to being extreme in any profile. Without Nico Ibanez not even french André-Pierre Gignacwho will be taken care of, it is his turn to be the goal man.
This is what the possible Tigres alignment would look like (4-3-3):
Goalie: Felipe Rodríguez
Defenses: Eduardo Tercero, Diego Reyes, Juan Purata, Chuy Garza
Midfielders: Rafael Carioca, Juan Vigón, Sebastián Córdova
Forwards: Ozziel Herrera, Chicha Sánchez, Luis Quiñones
Substitutes: Miguel Ortega, Diego Laínez, André-Pierre Gignac, Javier Aquino, Samir Caetano, Marcelo Flores, Juan Brunetta, Sebastián Fierro, Nando Gorriarán, Jesús Angulo, Guido Pizarro, Eugenio Pizzuto
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