Nicolás Larcamón’s decision to leave Kevin Mier and Willer Ditta out of the starting lineup against América raised questions about the Cruz Azul coach’s strategy. In a press conference held after the victory against the classic rival, Larcamón offered details of the reasons behind this determination, underlining the weight of the preparation prior to the match.
The coach explained that, after participating in the FIFA Date, both Mier and Ditta missed a flight, which compromised their availability in the key week of training.
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“There were situations that happened during a very media week, with a lot of resonance in everything that was happening, and well, in the call they had with the national team, perhaps they failed to comply with the return date that we had stipulated. for them and, from there, they missed two of the three training sessions that they could attend to recover from this match and well, logically from then on whoever the rival in front of us is… the team is the one that will make us transcend and from there I made the decision,” Larcamón told the media.
The coach wanted to make it clear that the reason for these substitutions does not correspond to disciplinary reasons. “First of all, let’s be clear, it is not a disciplinary measure, but simply that two players who are not in two of the three training sessions we have for preparation, It is inconsistent on my part, if a player does not even attend training, I take it into consideration,” the cement coach pointed out.
Cruz Azul consolidated its promotion in the general table after beating América 2-1 in a new edition of the Young Classic. The team led by Nicolás Larcamón added three key points that position them in second place.
During the first half hour, it was those from America who managed to break the balance. Brian Rodríguez, in the 30th minute, took advantage of his team’s first clear arrival and, after a firm shot, placed the ball in the net, marking the Uruguayan’s fifth goal in the championship.
Cruz Azul’s response, however, was immediate. Just three minutes later, Gabriel “El Toro” Fernández equalized the score at 33′ with a powerful shot inside the area.
The add-on presented challenges for both teams in the payroll structure. Alejandro Zendejas, who had entered the first half due to Víctor Dávila’s injury, was also unable to continue and gave his place to Álvaro Fidalgo at the beginning of the second half.
Meanwhile, Nicolás Larcamón shook the celestial lineup by sending Willer Ditta and Ignacio Rivero to the fieldthe reward for the changes did not take long to arrive. It was Ignacio Rivero himself who took center stage by scoring the comeback goal.
The captain took advantage of his position in the area to connect a cross shot that surpassed goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón, causing an explosion of joy from the fans and sentencing the score in favor of the celestials.
- Toluca: 31 points / +23 goal difference / 13 games played.
- Cruz Azul: 28 points / +8 goal difference / 13 games played.
- Club América: 27 points / +14 goal difference / 13 games played.
- Monterrey CF: 27 points / +6 goal difference / 13 games played.
- Tigres UANL: 26 points / +14 goal difference / 13 games played.
- Club Pachuca: 21 points / +3 goal difference / 13 games played.
- Club Tijuana: 20 points / +9 goal difference / 13 games played.
- Chivas de Guadalajara: 20 points / +2 goal difference / 13 games played.
- Club Juárez: 19 points / +1 goal difference / 13 games played.
- Pumas UNAM: 14 points / -4 goal difference / 13 games played.
