Champions Cup
The Eagles still have too many injury problems where they could be champions.
function of Club America It won't stop. After an intense week in Liga MX, Aguilas added two wins and a draw, Azulgrema will not rest like other Mexican soccer teams. The U.S. has an international commitment to the 2024 Champions Cup, where they will face MLS's Columbus Crew.. The tournament represents an opportunity to add a new title to the window of the most successful club in Mexico.
As the current two-time champion Liga MX, America represents Mexican soccer in this “Super Cup” organized between Liga MX and MLS, which pits the champion teams of both leagues against each other. However, unlike the other tournaments, the match will not be played at a neutral venue, instead the Eagles will travel to Ohio where they will face the Columbus Crew at home.Lower.com field.
Unfortunately for America, Injuries have been a constant concern throughout the tournament, and this match was no exception. Aguilas will not have their full squad for this international clash and several crucial losses could hurt their chances of winning the title..
USA travels to Campeones Cup with three critical casualties
According to a report by César Caballero, ESPN journalist, the USA will be without three key players in the match against the Columbus squad: Sebastian Caceres, Israel Reyes and Eric Sanchez. This absence adds to Igor Lichnovsky's already confirmed absence with a serious knee injury that will keep him sidelined until 2025..
Eric Sanchez was added to the casualty list as a last-minute surprise. The American midfielder was diagnosed with appendicitis, which required emergency surgery. Sanchez is expected to be out for several weeks, which not only rules him out of this international but also the Capital Classic against the Pumas.And Santos could return to the match against Laguna.
It's not all bad news for Club America. Despite the aforementioned casualties, Néstor Araujo's injury turned out to be less serious than initially feared. The veteran centre-back has traveled with the team and is almost guaranteed to be a starter at the back alongside Ramon Juarez in their quest to win the international title. It has been against them since they won the Concachamps in 2016.