Cruz Azul is seeking to sign Mexican player Heriberto Jurado from Cercle Brugge in Belgium. The Machine is interested in acquiring the services of the player, who currently plays for Cercle Brugge, and despite the initial rejection, will insist on completing the transfer before the market closes.
What does the signing of Heriberto Jurado mean for Cruz Azul?
The signing of Heriberto Jurado would be an important reinforcement for Cruz Azul, which is currently in 12th place in Liga MX with 6 points, 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses in 5 games, and is looking to improve its position in the table. The club's management considers that Jurado can become an important piece for the celestial project, thanks to his youth, conditions, and projection.
What is the current context of Cruz Azul?
At this moment, Cruz Azul is in a complicated situation in Liga MX, with 8 goals scored and 10 conceded, which leaves a difference of -2 goals, and is 7 points away from the leader, Club América. Additionally, the team has lost its last 4 games, which has generated a lot of pressure on the team and its management.
What's next for Cruz Azul after the signing of Heriberto Jurado?
After the signing of Heriberto Jurado, Cruz Azul will seek to improve its position in the table and advance in the competition. The team has an important game against Necaxa on August 29, and will try to take advantage of the opportunity to add points and improve its situation in Liga MX. You can check Cruz Azul's upcoming games on our fixtures page. The club's management is working hard to strengthen the squad and improve the results, and the signing of Heriberto Jurado is an important step in that sense. However, the team also needs to work on its defense, as it has conceded 10 goals in 5 games, and must improve its effectiveness in attack, as it has only scored 8 goals in the same period. You can check Cruz Azul's statistics on our stats page. The team is also dealing with some injuries, with players like Amaury Morales and Gonzalo Piovi currently sidelined, which can be checked on our injuries page. The current squad of Cruz Azul can be found on our squad page, and the standings of Liga MX can be checked on our standings page.
