Overview
- After scoreless draws against León and Chivas, Pizarro acknowledged supporter criticism and reiterated his conviction that Tigres are on the right path.
- He confirmed André-Pierre Gignac will miss the trip as he continues recovering from a knee/peroné issue and Javier Aquino will be rested due to workload.
- Tigres trained Friday in Monterrey and traveled to Mexico City to face Pumas on Saturday at 19:00 at the Olímpico Universitario in Jornada 9.
- Pizarro said Ángel Correa can play as a fixed nine or between the lines, highlighting his versatility as Tigres look to improve finishing.
- He praised Pumas coach Efraín Juárez and recognized Keylor Navas’ quality in goal, adding Tigres will try to convert the chances they create.