The possible starting lineup for America vs Querétaro in J2 of A2024

The Eagles of America They did not start the 2024 Apertura Tournament as they expected, from the Liga MXas they suffered a painful comeback by the Athletic San Luis in it Alfonso Lastras Stadiumbut they will seek to avoid another setback this Friday, July 12 when they face Querétaro in it Sports City Stadium for Matchday 2, remembering that the Aztec stadium It has already been remodeled for the World Cup 2026.

At the start of the championship, the captain Henry Martin He quickly excited the fans by scoring after just five minutes, but the Argentine naturalized German Mateo Klimowicz spoiled their party with a double to leave the score at 2-1. On the other hand, Gallos Blancos suffered a 2-1 defeat at the Gallinero against Xolos from Tijuana despite the goal from Argentine Samuel Sosa.

Happy news for the Millionaires is that the Chilean defender Igor Lichnovsky will continue to wear its colors, since he got the better of the same club by announcing it, leaving behind Tigerswho owned his card. Even the Andean is already training with his teammates in Coapa, so he could see action this Friday, although he would first have to officially appear on the registration page of the Liga MX. There is also still talk of the possible incorporation of Alan Cervantes (Santos Laguna) and the Uruguayan Rodrigo Aguirre (Rayados)while the Uruguayans Brian Rodriguez and Sebastian Caceres continue in the America Cup and the Chilean Diego Valdes remains injured. Finally, the goalkeeper Luis Angel Malagon He returned to training, although it seems too early to risk it, and Santiago Naveda was transferred to the Comarca Lagunera.

Some days ago, Querétaro celebrated its 74th anniversary, so it would seek to give its people some joy. The team officially debuted on February 18, 1951 in the Second Division, after the leadership of the Argentine Ricardo LaVolpe They achieved promotion in the 1990-91 season, although they have been in and out of the top flight several times.

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Goalkeeper: Rodolfo Cota – Although Luis Malagon He has already returned to training, so he would not be risked so quickly, so the experienced goalkeeper would remain in charge of the three posts.

Defense: Ramon Juarez – It is unknown if it really Igor Lichnovsky He will be ready to play minutes next Friday, so the youth player will remain a fixture in the centre-back position.

Defense: Nestor Araujo – Although there was a lot of talk about the possible departure of the World Cup player, in the end he continued and perhaps he is one of the most questioned members of the team, but in the absence of Sebastian Caceres and the possibilities of placing Emilio Larait is possible that the Brazilian André Jardine continue to lean towards the more experienced.

Left back: Cristian Calderon – Now without the presence of Salvador Reyes and of Luis FuentesEl Chicote seems like he will be immovable in the position, so he must maintain his level.

Right back: Israel Reyes – After taking a few days after returning from the America Cupthe national team is expected to remain as a right winger, the position that the helmsman gave him and where he has shone, sending to the bench Emilio Lara.

Pivot: Jonathan Dos Santos – If there is another player who has not lost his place in the starting lineup, it is the younger Dos Santos, as he has had a remarkable performance in the last year.

Midfielder: Erick Sanchez – The Paraguayan again Richard Sanchez He will have to start on the bench so that the recent signin
g continues to get playing time and adapts to the rest of the team. In addition, after the investment in his services, it is expected that he will yield results quickly.

Midfielder: Alvaro Fidalgo – Given that Diego Valdes It is ruled out and Julian Quinones left, the Spaniard would have the task of being the orchestrator and organizer to be able to feed balls to the offensive trident.

Right winger: Javairo Dilrosun – Unfortunately, the Brazilian coach does not have many variants in attack due to the absence of several elements, so the Dutchman would attack again on the right side.

Left winger: Alejandro Zendejas – Robin is at his best when he is dribbling down the right, but with few options he would again try to do damage on the opposite side.

Forward: Henry Martin – After having started the tournament with one score and the thorn of not having gone to the America CupLa Bomba has many reasons to show his best version, so increasing his goal quota would be his mission.

This is what América’s possible lineup would look like (4-2-3-1):

Goalie: Rodolfo Cota
Defenses: Nestor Araujo, Ramon Juarez, ‘Chicote’ Calderon, Israel Reyes
Midfielders: Alvaro Fidalgo, Erick Sanchez, Jonathan Dos Santos
Forwards: Javairo Dilrosun, Alex Zendejas, Henry Martin
Substitutes: Emilio Lara, Richard Sanchez, Roman Martinez, Esteban Lozano, Igor Lichnovsky, Franco Rossano, Diego Reyes, Dagoberto Espinoza, Ivan Rodriguez, Jonathan Estrada, Luis Malagon

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