The Águilas del América will have to face their next commitment without Julian Quiñones. This is the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup, against the New England Revolution, in which the forward who has already been lost will not be able to be there. the victory of the azulcrema team against Atlético San Luis (2-1) this Friday.
According to a report from TUDN, the player is expected to be sidelined by América for this Tuesday’s match as he has not fully recovered from the physical discomfort suffered during his participation with the Mexican National Team in the Final Four of the Nations League. specifically in the victory against Panama (3-0).
Julián Quiñones finished that match, in which he scored a goal, with muscle problems, which is why he missed the final against the United States. In his return with the Águilas del América he was also left out of Friday’s match and everything seems to indicate that his absence could extend far beyond the duel against New England.
“I am a little more concerned that (Julián) Quiñones still feels a little pain, but he is progressing very well in his recovery. Let’s see if he evolves in time, if not we will find the solution within the squad we have.”commented América coach André Jardine about the possibility of having the forward.
However, beyond the words of optimism from the Brazilian technical director, it is speculated that Julián Quiñones will also miss next weekend’s match against Santos Laguna for round 14 of the 2024 Clausura Tournament of the MX League. His return could occur for the second leg of the series against the MLS team on Tuesday, April 9.
Julián Quiñones is the offensive reference of the Eagles of America this 2023-2024 season of Mexican soccer. The forward of Colombian origin has played 31 games between the two semesters and has 14 goals, being the best scorer of the current Liga MX champion, beating Henry Martín by two goals.
But not everything is bad news in the Águilas del América. The other injured players, Alejandro Zendejas and Álvaro Fidalgo, could be ready to face the New England Revolution according to what André Jardine said, who hopes to have both players to begin preparing for Tuesday’s match at the Azteca Stadium.
“The injuries to Zendejas and Fidalgo were small, practically a muscular discomfort, they do not amount to injuries. But of course, we take them out so as not to risk them, we feel that they are progressing well, tomorrow (Saturday) they should train normally and not feel any more pain. “They should be ready to play against New England.”commented the technician.
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