Overview

• Anthony Martial and Carlos Salcedo were called up for Jornada 9 and could make their first appearances from the bench against América.
• Anthony Martial said he is ready to play immediately after his presentation, and the staff moved to integrate him without delay.
• Sporting president José Antonio “Tato” Noriega said Domènec Torrent asked to accelerate negotiations and that Martial’s camp chose Monterrey from several offers.
• Pumas claimed Monterrey got ahead in talks for the forward, a characterization Monterrey disputed while outlining its version of the process.
• Defender Stefan Medina remained a doubt due to a muscle issue pending a late fitness test.