This is the ideal line-up for André Jardine at América | OneFootball

Seven matchdays of the Clausura 2026 have passed, and André Jardine has yet to repeat a lineup due to injuries and several signings arriving after the tournament started.

But despite that, we have already been able to notice the ideal lineup for this coaching staff, with only a small doubt in the midfield and perhaps on the right flank.

In goal, it is clear that Luis Ángel Malagón is the undisputed starter, while Rodolfo Cota is the second choice; in fact, it wouldn't be surprising if Cota were the starter in the playoffs when Malagón is unavailable and Tapia becomes the second goalkeeper at that time.

There has been much debate in central defense, as fans are calling for Ramón Juárez to start, but for the coaching staff, the central defense is Sebastián Cáceres with Israel Reyes, and we can't criticize it, as they have proven to be a solid central pair.

On the right flank, Kevin Álvarez was the undisputed starter, but despite the confidence, he hasn't managed to regain form, which led to Aarón Mejía taking his place against Puebla, and although he wasn't anything special, he did his job without errors, so we can expect him to remain as the starter. On the left, there is no debate, Cristian Borja is immovable.

In the midfield is perhaps where there are more doubts, as initially, the starters are Rodrigo Dourado and Jonathan dos Santos, but Vinicius Lima has left a very good impression, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him start over Dos Santos in some games. On the other hand, Raphael Veiga will be the starter in the offensive midfielder position.

The wingers and center forward are also defined; Brian Rodríguez on the left, Alejandro Zendejas on the right, and Henry Martín as the center forward.

That would be the ideal 11 for the coaching staff, as long as the squad is complete.

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