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The anticipation surrounding Sergio Ramos’ debut for Monterrey within the CONCACAF Champions Cup has been rising. Because the crew prepares for his or her essential Spherical of 16 second leg towards the Vancouver Whitecaps, head coach Martin Demichelis has lastly revealed whether or not the Spanish defender will characteristic.
Monterrey managed a 1-1 draw within the first leg in Canada, regardless of resting a number of key gamers, together with Ramos. Now, with a quarter-final spot on the road, Demichelis has made his stance clear on how his crew will method this decisive match.
The membership’s efficiency in Liga MX has been inconsistent, and their latest struggles have led to elevated scrutiny of Demichelis’ management. Nevertheless, the Argentine coach stays assured in his squad and has promised a full-strength lineup for Wednesday’s encounter.
“We’re not holding something again; we have to take accountability for the scenario and push by to advance to the quarter-finals,” Demichelis declared forward of the match.
The coach’s phrases point out that Monterrey will discipline their finest out there gamers, guaranteeing that they keep away from any potential slip-ups towards a decided Vancouver facet.
Will Sergio Ramos make his Monterrey debut in CONCACAF Champions Cup?
Within the first leg, Demichelis opted to depart Ramos in Mexico, together with different key gamers like Oliver Torres and Sergio Canales. The choice paid off to some extent, as Monterrey secured a beneficial away purpose within the 1-1 draw, retaining the tie open. Now, nonetheless, Demichelis has confirmed that the Spaniard will probably be out there for the second leg, marking his first-ever look in CONCACAF membership competitors.
Because of this Rayados’ protection will probably be considerably bolstered, with Ramos bringing his expertise, management, and successful mentality to a backline that has seemed shaky at instances. Alongside him, Canales and Torres are additionally anticipated to start out, as Monterrey seems to be to dominate possession and management the tempo of the sport.
Monterrey holds slight edge in tie
With the away-goal rule in impact, Monterrey enters the second leg with a small benefit. If the match ends in a goalless draw, they are going to advance on away objectives. Nevertheless, a draw or a loss would see them eradicated.
The winner of this tie will face both Pumas UNAM or Costa Rica’s Alajuelense within the quarter-finals, making Wednesday’s fixture a vital second in Monterrey’s season.
