Why Giakoumakis, Toro and Faravelli don’t play against Santos

This Saturday from 9:10 p.m. and coinciding with the Day of the Dead celebration, Cruz Azul will return home to face a new match that promises to be with Estadio Azul at full capacity.. La Maquina will try to extend its good streak against Santos Laguna in these last matches of the Regular Phase, although it will have to face some challenges regarding its alignment.

The technical director Martin Anselmi will face the game with some significant absences. Through the group’s official list it was confirmed that will not have Gabriel Fernández, Giorgos Giakoumakis and Lorenzo Faravelliwhile it exists, the return of the youth stands out Bryan Gamboa, author of the first cement goal in the Apertura against Mazatlán.

The sole leader of the championship also maintains clear objectives: is just four units away from setting a new points mark and to secure first place in the table. This last achievement would guarantee them play all the second leg matches of the Liguilla on their field, a key role for footballers.

Now, why don’t those three figures mentioned play? To begin with, the Uruguayan striker suffered a strain that could keep him off the field for a few weeks, so the Argentine strategist does not think risk it for this phase that is already defined.

On the Greek side, is still recovering from muscle discomfort. According to journalist Adrián Esparza, he is already training with the group, although they are preserving him so he can get ready. Same case for Lolo, one of Anselmi’s favorites. that has been adding more minutes.

Possible formation of Cruz Azul vs Santos Laguna

• Kevin Mier
• Ignacio Rivero
• Willer Ditta
• Erik Lira
• Gonzalo Piovi
• Rodolfo Rotondi
• Amaury Garcia
• Carlos Rodriguez
• Alexis Gutierrez
• Luis Romo
• Matthew Levy