Amaury García will miss Club de Fútbol Monterrey's match against Cruz Azul on Saturday due to a muscular injury. The midfielder's absence complicates manager Joel Huiqui's options as his team, sitting 12th in Liga MX with 10 points from 7 games, looks to improve a recent run of just one win in their last five outings. García, who has averaged 45 minutes per appearance this season, leaves a gap that Huiqui must now fill.
The clash with La Máquina Celeste is set for 7:10 PM on September 19 at Estadio BBVA. Huiqui must now reorganise his midfield without García, a regular squad option. Monterrey are coming off a goalless draw with Tigres UANL and their recent form of one win, two draws, and two defeats demands a positive result. Following this fixture, Monterrey will face Toluca in their next match, another key date on their schedule.
García's injury tests the squad's depth during a tight phase of the Liga MX season. A win over fourth-placed Cruz Azul would lift Monterrey to 18 points and within touching distance of the top, depending on Toluca's result. The setback adds to the pressure to improve an attacking output that has seen the team score 13 and concede 10 goals this campaign. Supporters can check the full schedule and squad status on our fixtures and squad pages.
The club's medical report has not provided a timeline for the player's return, leaving his recovery date uncertain. Monterrey approach this fixture with the urgency to take three points and climb away from the lower mid-table positions in the standings.
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