Club América is preparing for the crucial play-in match against Tijuana at Estadio Caliente. However, the blue team is facing the situation of several of their players being called up to their national teams. In light of this, the club plans to bring them back quickly to have them available for the match at the border. The strategy involves sending them a private flight so they can return immediately after their international commitments, having a stopover in Lima, Peru, to return to Mexico.
Among the América players who were called up by their national teams are Diego Valdés, Rodrigo Aguirre, Brian Rodríguez, Alejandro Zendejas, Cristian Borja, Luis Ángel Malagón, Israel Reyes, and Henry Martín. All are expected to be back by November 20 at the latest to join the concentration and travel to the border in search of qualifying directly for the liguilla.
Some of the called-up footballers have the opportunity to have important minutes during this FIFA date, being a standout experience especially for those who are receiving their first call-up. Rodrigo Aguirre and Brian Rodríguez will be part of the Uruguayan team that will face Colombia and Brazil, while Cristian Borja will play against Uruguay and Ecuador on November 19.
On the other hand, Diego Valdés will rejoin against Peru and Venezuela, while Alejandro Zendejas, Luis Ángel Malagón, Israel Reyes, and Henry Martín will have commitments in the Concacaf Nations League Final Four. The timely return of these players is crucial for the team to have their full potential available for the crucial play-in match against Tijuana in their quest to advance in the competition.
