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Tigres Strengthen Attack as Gignac and ‘Gacelo’ López Return to Full Training

The club postponed its season opener, arranging a July 12 friendly to facilitate injured players’ comebacks.

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Overview

  • André-Pierre Gignac completed his first full football training session without restrictions after right plantar tendon surgery, marking his return to team drills for the first time since late February.
  • Édgar Iván ‘Gacelo’ López joined on a one-year loan with an option to buy and wrapped up his administrative clearance by training fully at Estadio Universitario.
  • Tigres rescheduled their Apertura opener against Chivas due to Estadio Akron pitch work and instead will face Atlético Morelia in a July 12 friendly.
  • Coach Antonio Mohamed and specialist Jon Hernández are steering Gignac’s rehabilitation as he eyes a competitive return in the July 26 match versus Toluca.
  • Argentine Ángel Correa is due to arrive this Wednesday after delays from Club World Cup duties and vacation, adding firepower before the season begins.