Overview

• América announced Violante suffered a muscular injury to the right biceps femoris during the 1-1 friendly against Chivas in Arizona.
• The club said his recovery will depend on his evolution, and reporting indicates he is likely to miss the Oct. 18, 21 and 24 league games against Cruz Azul, Puebla and Mazatlán.
• Alejandro Zendejas was diagnosed with a left thigh muscle overload during the international window, according to Excélsior.
• Additional absences include Allan Saint‑Maximin, Sebastián Cáceres, Raúl Zúñiga and Dagoberto Espinoza, with possible returns for Henry Martín and Jonathan dos Santos noted.
• Jardine is preparing with a reduced squad for Saturday's Jornada 13 meeting at Estadio Olímpico Universitario, scheduled for 21:05 local time.