Chivas get players back before Clásico Nacional, but lose two v América | OneFootball

Chivas are already preparing for a new edition of the Clásico Nacional against América, and Gabriel Milito is beginning to shape the team that will look to keep the Rebaño’s strong run going in the 2026 Apertura.

Heading into Matchday 9, the Argentine coach will have some players available who had been doubtful, although he will also have to face the match with two confirmed injury absences: Miguel Tapias and Miguel Gómez.

José Castillo returns and Omar Govea is available

After the 3-0 win over Pumas, Chivas returned to training at Verde Valle with good news.

José Castillo is back and can be considered by Milito for the Clásico Nacional. The player had not seen action since the last Leagues Cup match, but he has now rejoined first-team training.

Another player who will be available is Omar Govea, who finished the match against Pumas with some discomfort. The midfielder was able to train normally again and should have no issue being in contention against América.

Two confirmed absences for Milito

It is not all good news for the Rebaño. Miguel Tapias and Miguel Gómez will remain out of the squad as they continue progressing through their respective recovery processes.

Both players have been out for an extended period and are still not ready to return to competition.

Milito will also have to decide what to do with other players who have featured for both the first team and the U-21 side.

Against Pumas, Samir Inda and Ángel Chávez were sent to play with the U-21s, while Kevin Castañeda and Jordan Carrillo stayed on the bench without seeing any minutes. All four later trained with the rest of the squad ahead of the Clásico.

Bryan González pushes for a spot in the Clásico

One of the biggest pieces of good news for Chivas was the return of Bryan González.

The player reappeared against Pumas after recovering from an injury, and he did so in the best possible way: he scored a stunning goal in the second half to complete the Rebaño’s rout.

His performance even opened the possibility that Milito could restore him to the starting lineup against América. One option would be for González to take the left flank in place of Hugo Camberos.

Chivas head into the Clásico Nacional on the rise

The context also boosts the Rebaño’s mood. Chivas come into it after beating Pumas 3-0, while América are going through a difficult spell after suffering three straight defeats.

Although clásicos usually make current form and league position irrelevant, Milito will have several players at his disposal who are returning just before the most anticipated match of the round.

The Clásico Nacional will once again test Guadalajara, who will look to extend their good run against an América side under pressure to respond.

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