Ismael Díaz
LW (CF)
Wide Forward
May 12, 1997 (29)
Right
6'0"
159 lb
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Bench option Friday
Diaz (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's matchup versus Monterrey.
Analysis: Diaz could see minutes again following a three-week absence. Before that, the winger took three shots (one on goal) and created two scoring chances but failed to make the scoresheet over two Apertura appearances. He's usually one of the Lions' most dangerous attackers on the left flank, though his potential will be limited if he gets few minutes during his return to activity. He'll push for a starting spot at some point, causing Daniel Arcila to return to a central spot and either Fernando Beltran or Luis Alexis Valadez to the bench.
Questionable due to injury
Diaz is unlikely to appear in immediate contests because of an undisclosed issue, Israel Romo of TUDN reports.
Analysis: Diaz could head to the sidelines alongside Diber Cambindo (undisclosed) and Jose Alvarado (head), a situation that would generate a crisis in the team's front line. Without all three, manager Javier Gandolfi is left choosing between deploying Daniel Arcila or another midfielder in a false nine role or turning to rarely used academy options. While the Panamanian's loss would significantly worsen the team's striker deficit, his nominal position is on the left flank, where Jordi Cortizo could take his place, with Edgar Guerra starting on the right side in that case.
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