Overview
- América has opened the Clausura with two draws and a loss and remains without a goal through three matches, sitting 15th in the table.
- Allan Saint-Maximin was benched against Pachuca and played only the final minutes, then posted an ominous message on social media as RÉCORD reported he was upset after learning he would be a substitute.
- Videos from recent games show coach André Jardine in heated exchanges with Cristian Borja and earlier Rodrigo Aguirre, underscoring mounting tension around the squad.
- ESPN’s Héctor Huerta reports América is pursuing Athletico Paranaense’s Bruno Zapelli for about $5 million, but the move has not been finalized amid cost concerns and difficulties offloading foreign players.
- Ralph Orquín has declined a renewal under new agent Gerardo Sánchez with an eye on Europe, while injuries to Henry Martín, Erick Sánchez, Alejandro Zendejas, Dagoberto Espinoza and Rodrigo Aguirre could ease after the international break ahead of Necaxa on Jan. 31.