The star forward of Tigres, André-Pierre Gignac, will not participate in the upcoming match against Xolos de Tijuana in round 15 of the Apertura 2024 of Liga MX, due to a technical decision by Veljko Paunović. Gignac will remain in Monterrey to recover and be in optimal condition for the final matches of the tournament, with the aim of prioritizing his health and long-term performance.
A source close to the club stated: "This decision was made with the well-being of the team and the player in mind. Gignac is a key player for us, and we want him to be at the highest level for the matches that will define our aspirations in this tournament." Tigres will seek to have their star at one hundred percent to face teams like Toluca and Cruz Azul, both at the top of the table and crucial in the decisive phase of the championship.
Despite the significant absence of Gignac, Tigres trusts in their deep and talented squad to overcome his absence. Diego 'Chicha' Sánchez will have the opportunity to prove his worth and lead the feline attack. In addition to Gignac, the team will also miss Javier Aquino and Jesús Angulo due to suspension, while Samir Caetano will also be unavailable for the next match.
Despite the absences, Tigres will travel to Tijuana with the goal of earning three points and maintaining their position in the upper ranks of the standings. The match against Xolos will be a true test for Paunović's team, which must demonstrate its ability to adapt to the absences and continue the fight for the title. Currently, Tigres occupies third place in the table with 27 points, and their coach seeks to maximize the team's performance heading into the playoff matches.
