America made a mistake with him and is paying the consequences today

Liga MX

For a 2024 opening Liga MXClub America made several moves in its squad with the aim of strengthening its squad. After two-time champions, the board tried to maintain the base of players that gave them success, but Asulgrema tried to incorporate reinforcements in key positions to strengthen the squad.. With this in mind, the signings were made to create expectations among the fans and the coaching staff, firstly, with the clear aim of achieving three Mexican football championships.

The U.S. has identified a need for more depth in its squad, especially after the departure of key players like Salvador Reyes and the retirement of Luis Fuentes. To fill that spot, coach Andre Jardine had in mind Juan Manuel Sanabria, who was already coaching at Atlético de San Luis.. However, Potosinos' high economic demands complicated the negotiations, and the board opted for another alternative: José Iván Rodríguez was brought in in an exchange involving Reyes and Club Leon.

This movement did not have the expected impact. Despite consolidating his franchise with Salvador Reyes Leon, Jose Ivan Rodriguez could not find a place for himself in the Azulcrema team.. Competition in America's midfield is fierce, and the fact that Rodriguez has yet to make his first-team debut in this tournament raises doubts about whether the transfer was the best decision.

American board's mistake in Leon's favor

Since his arrival in Lyon, Salvador Reyes has started all 11 Apertura 2024 games, proving his quality and consistency. The left rear got a place to stand out in the FieraEmerald has integrated itself into an important part of the team's plan. The United States' decision to release him clearly benefited Lyon, who used his experience to strengthen their defense and score important points in the match.

Conversely, the exchange that brought Jose Ivan Rodriguez to the United States did not work out. “El Jefecito” has only featured for the U-23 team and, to date, has not logged any official minutes with the first team in the League Cup or friendlies.. Competition is fierce in the Azulgrema midfield, and the presence of more efficient players relegated Rodriguez to a secondary role, proving the move wrong.

The US board made a mistake by agreeing to a trade that did little to benefit the team. They traded away a player who was a valuable asset, albeit a substitute, for a reinforcement who has yet to prove useful to the team.. This highlights the need to better evaluate transfer results and ensure that arrivals are truly beneficial to the Azulcrema team, especially at critical moments of the season.