Liga MX: how high Pumas UNAM will have to receive Toluca

For the fourteenth day of Guard1anes 2020 League MX tournament, the National University Club will host Deportivo Toluca next Sunday, October 18, starting at 12:00 p.m. in CU. The Auriazul set will suffer some sensitive casualties for this important meeting, in which he is obliged to add by 3 if he wants to stay in direct qualification positions to the Quarterfinals of the Liguilla.

Although Pumas UNAM will suffer the absence of some important elements, Andrés Lillini can smile because for this duel against the Red Devils he will recover 3 soldiers. They could not be present against America in the Capital Classic, so they will return with more enthusiasm than ever for this weekend.

Favio Álvarez is the first confirmed discharge. The Argentine midfielder was expelled against Necaxa two days ago and was absent against the Eagles thus fulfilling a suspension date. Now free of disciplinary sanctions, it may be taken into account by the DT for this Sunday, although ownership is not assured.

The other two are Carlos González and Nicolás Freire, who tested positive for Covid-19 in the days before the capital derby. After several days of isolation, both were discharged and they returned to training with the group, so they could regain their place in the Auriazul’s starting XI.

Alfredo Talavera, at this time, It is the great doubt of Andrés Lillini to receive Toluca. The 38-year-old goalkeeper sHe suffered a discomfort in his left knee in a training session for the Mexican National Team and his presence before his former team will depend on how he evolves in the next few hours. If he fully recovers, it will be the fourth high for Pumas with respect to the team that equaled 2-2 against America.