Overview
- Alan Pulido will miss the match with a confirmed muscle tear, according to local reports.
- Javier “Chicharito” Hernández remains in rehabilitation for a left calf issue and is expected to return in one to two weeks.
- Defender José Castillo is unavailable after reporting a right calf problem sustained against Bravos.
- Gabriel Milito named a 23-man travel squad and, per reporting, plans to entrust the attack to Teun Wilke and Armando González.
- Reports suggest Miguel Tapias could start in central defense, and Chivas visit Xolos on Friday with only three points from four matches.