Next Saturday, October 28, Blue Cross receives Lion in it Aztec stadium for their match on Matchday 14 of the 2023 Apertura Tournament, of the Liga MX. Both teams have to give up everything because despite being penultimate, the cement producers still have minimal chances of entering the Play-Inwhile the Esmeraldas are eighth and remain in a real fight to reach Liguilla positions.
The Machine is practically eliminated, with only mathematical logic missing. However, it seems that they are already thinking about Clausura 2024 because several names are beginning to be mentioned to be their reinforcements, such as the Brazilian goalkeeper Tiago Volpi (Toluca)the Argentine coach Diego Coccathe Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas (Atlas) and Alexis Vega (Chivas).
Prior to his duel against Atlas in rescheduled game of Matchday 11, Javier Berguesassistant to the Argentine Nicolás Larcamónindicated that they would go calmly heading into the final phase of the contest.
“We have always been self-critical. We knew that in times of pressure there was not going to be a magic solution coming from outside. There are three points that bring us closer to the desired objective. If we analyze from the start it has been brave”he declared.
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Goalkeeper: Andrés Gudiño – The race for ownership of the sky blue goal culminated with the election of the youth player, however, he is still not the figure they need.
Defense: Carlos Salcedo – Without a doubt the worst player on the team in the defeat against Tigersbecause he put an assist against André-Pierre Gignac. You must be careful, you already have four yellow cards, one more will leave you suspended.
Defense: Willer Ditta – With the celestial club on the ropes, the Colombian will have to go out on a perfect afternoon to also support his teammate after his mistake that caused the comeback.
Defense: Juan Escobar – Even though the team is on the brink of elimination, there is good news. One is the return of the Paraguayan after being suspended.
Pivot: Kevin Castaño – The great rewarder for the call for Erik Lira With the under-23 team it was the Colombian, who finally started.
Pivot: Charly Rodríguez – For a long time, the midfielder was playing behind the ‘9’, but after getting all his pupils in shape, the coach Joaquin Moreno He returned it to its natural position.
Inside right: Rodrigo Huescas – After having been surprisingly left out of the call for the under-23 team, the youth player only has to do his best in the tournament.
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Inside left: Carlos Rotondi – Even though the Uruguayan Ignacio Rivero will return after his sanction for accumulated cards, we could see the Argentine remain one of the most reliable.
Left winger: Moisés Vieira – It cannot be denied that the Brazilian has a lot of talent and technical qualities, but he must show them in a forceful way.
Right winger: Uriel Antuna – As with the national team, El Brujo is also in good standing with his club. He was in charge of scoring with a volley to excite the fans at times.
Forward: Ángel Sepúlveda – It seems that El Cuate won the fight for ownership against the Colombian Diber Changing. Against León he could show himself again.
This is what Cruz Azul’s possible lineup (3-4-3) would look like:
Goalie: Andrés Gudiño
Defenses: Willer Ditta, Juan Escobar, Carlos Salcedo
Midfielders: Kevin Castaño, Charly Rodríguez, Carlos Rotondi, Rodrigo Huescas
Forwards: Moisés Vieira, Ángel Sepúlveda, Uriel Antuna
Substitutes: Rafael Guerrero, Jesús Dueñas, Alonso Escoboza, Diber Cambindo, Alexis Gutiérrez, Ignacio Rivero, Sebastián Jurado, Carlos Vargas, Alan Zubiri
Goalkeeper: Rodolfo Cota – Captain Emerald is one of the immovable and key pieces in the history of the institution. He remains in shape despite his seniority.
Defense: Adonís Frías – The Argentine little by little earned his place as a starter. He always tries to give the team a way out, in addition to being able to play either on the left or right in the center.
Defense: Paul Bellón – Since the last tournament he gave good matches, so much so that he ended up being bought from Leones Negros. At 1.89 tall he is good for the aerial game.
Left back: Osvaldo Rodríguez – For a long time he was selected as a national team due to his constant ups and downs. It was difficult for him to earn a place in the eleven again and he already did it.
Right back: Iván Moreno – An interesting piece for the coaching staff as he can play in different positions such as interior and winger. He already has two assists and a goal in the semester.
Pivot: Iván Rodríguez – Another who was also in the sights of the national team for a while due to his good performances in the midfield. He has been a starter throughout the championship and in the absence of Fidel Ambriz Because of his call to the U-23 team, he has to be the big man.
Inside right: Lucas Romero – With his arrival at the institution since the last tournament, El Perro has helped give balance and control to the midfield.
Inside left: David Ramírez – El Avión remained an important piece despite the change in coaching staff. His ability to adapt to other positions has served him well.
Midfielder: Alfonso Alvarado – Larcamon He has placed Plátano as a false ‘9’, behind the other attackers. They liked his services a lot because it must be remembered that they bought him permanently.
Forward: Brian Rubio – Unlike the Plátano, the Tapatio is in the area he likes to move around. For now he has a goal and an assist.
Forward: Nicolás López – A signing that is working. El Diente quickly adapted to his new squad and already responded with two goals. He still needs to grow more, that’s what the coaching staff said.
This is how León’s possible alignment would look (4-1-2-1-2):
Goalie: Rodolfo Cota
Defenses: Paul Bellón, Adonis Frías, Osvaldo Rodríguez, Iván Moreno
Midfielders: Iván Rodríguez, ‘Avión’ Ramírez, Lucas Romero
Forwards: ‘Plátano’ Alvarado, ‘Diente’ López, Brian Rubio
Substitutes: Omar Fernández, Borja Sánchez, Ángel Mena, Héctor Uribe, Alfonso Blanco, Óscar Villa, Sebastián Santos, José Salazar, Luis Cervantes, Pedro Budib
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