MLS vs. Liga MX Star Game: Gignac will not participate and will be replaced

French was one of the strong cards for the All-Star Game. An injury developed after Tokyo 2020 took away his opportunity. (Photo: Instagram/10apg)

Nicholas IbanezArgentine striker Pachucawill be the substitute for André Pierre-Gignac in it Game of Stars Liga MX vs. MLS. Through social networks, the BBVA League announced the incorporation of Ibáñez. The election was in charge of Juan Reynosocoach of the team that will face the commitment dated for the next August 25 in Los Angeles.

The injury of the goalscorer of the tigers opened the possibility to Nicowho during the last tournaments became one of the most effective attackers in Mexican soccer.

Gignac will be off the courts for a monthafter a sprain reported after his participation in Tokyo 2020 turned into a fracture. Due to the time he will have to dedicate to recovery, the possibility of being present in the great game was completely diluted.

Nicolás Ibáñez (Photo: Courtesy / Atlético de San Luis)
Nicolás Ibáñez is chosen by Juan Reynoso. In recent tournaments he has made a difference in the attack of Atlético San Luis. He now plays for Pachuca. (Photo: Courtesy / Atlético de San Luis)

Since before ascending to the maximum circuit, Ibáñez established himself as a benchmark of the Atlético San Luis. Already in first, he confirmed himself as the team’s goal man, before being transferred to Pachuca in the last transfer market.

Nico scored 13 goals in the 20-21 Season being a reference to @AtletideSanLuis; today he commands the @Tuzos attack. Welcome!” The League tweeted to make the participation of the South American striker official.

Despite the fact that the French striker confirmed his fracture diagnosis via social networks, it was denied by his own coach, Miguel Louse herrera. “I think André sped up a bit”, said the feline boss.

The recovery prognosis, which ranges from three to four weeks, makes Gignac’s presence impossible for the party.

Gignac is low for Tigres due to fracture
A sprain turned into a fracture and deprived Gignac of being present in the match that will measure the power of Liga MX. (Photo: Instagram/@10apg)

The All-Star Team has undergone certain modifications from its first list of players, which had 25 names. Some Mexican players who were present at Tokyo 2020 joined the roster, as was the case with Alexis Vega and Jorge Sanchez. At first, neither of the two players was considered.

Orbelin Pineda also joined the restricted group. His call was not immediate because his future was not entirely clear: he had the possibility of going to Europe in the current transfer window. His game will not take place until December, so the midfielder will be able to participate without any inconvenience.

For his part, Jesus Crowngoalkeeper and captain of the champion Blue Crosssuffered an injury that prevented him from participating in the match in which he would probably also have worn the nametag. Nahuel Guzmán, goalkeeper for the Tigres, entered the shortlist and will fight for the position in the goal with Guillermo Ochoa and Alfredo Talavera. the goalkeeper of The Eagles has an advantage having been selected by Reynoso himself.

Pachuca took over the services of Nicolás Ibáñez to correct their offensive deficit.  (Photo: Luis Ramírez/File/EFE)
Pachuca took over the services of Nicolás Ibáñez to correct their offensive deficit. (Photo: Luis Ramírez/File/EFE) (Luis Ramírez/)

Ibáñez, a scorer without reflectors

Since his arrival in Mexican soccer, in 2017Nicolás Ibáñez has been characterized by his eye for goal and ability to find space in rival defenses. After a brief loan to Gimnasia y Esgrima de la Plata in his country, Nico He returned to Mexico and got tired of drilling nets on the Ascent. His 14 goals in the 2018-2019 cycle were key for Atlético San Luis to achieve the long-awaited return to the First Division, where he signed 27 goals in two years.

Those good performances even caught the attention of the Atletico Madrid, “older brother” of the San Luis painting. The striker secretly signed a contract with The Mattresses in February 2019but finally he stayed in Mexico to play for two more years with saint Louis.

At the end of Clausura 2021, his signing to the Pachuca as a stellar reinforcement for this tournament. Now he will have the challenge of filling the void left by one of the best players to come in recent times.

Ibáñez was key to the rise of Atlético San Luis.  His good performance put him in the sights of Spanish football.  (Photo: Henry Romero/Reuters)
Ibáñez was key to the rise of Atlético San Luis. His good performance put him in the sights of Spanish football. (Photo: Henry Romero/Reuters)

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