Cruz Azul leaves Christian Ebere out of the squad against Chicago Fire. The Nigerian forward will not be part of the list of players who will travel to the United States to play the third group stage match of the Leagues Cup.
What happened?
Christian Ebere will not be included in the Cruz Azul squad to face Chicago Fire in the Leagues Cup. According to reports, the plan of La Máquina contemplated that the Nigerian forward could travel to the United States to play this match.
Why it matters for Cruz Azul?
The decision not to include Christian Ebere in the squad may be a blow to the team, as the Nigerian forward has demonstrated to be a valuable player in the current season.
What comes next?
Christian Ebere will continue working in La Noria with the youth teams and the Expansion team. The Nigerian forward will travel in the next few days to Tijuana to rejoin the first team and be available for the match against Xolos, corresponding to the 4th round of the Apertura 2026.
Cruz Azul is currently in 6th place in the Liga MX, with 6 points, 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss in 3 games. The team has scored 7 goals and has received 6 in the current season. They are 1 point behind the leaders, Club América.
The last presentation of Cruz Azul was a 2-3 against Atlante FC on August 2, 2026. In the last week, the team has won 4 games and has lost 1, with a streak of 4 consecutive wins.
The next presentation of Cruz Azul will be against Club Tijuana on August 17, 2026, in a match that will be played at the Tijuana stadium.
