América's coach André Jardine confirms no player rotations in Concacaf Champions Cup matches América's head coach, André Jardine, has stated that his team will field its strongest lineup in every match of the Concacaf Champions Cup, prioritizing consistency and performance in the competition. Despite securing a favorable result in the first leg against Philadelphia Union, Jardine emphasized that the club’s focus remains on advancing in the tournament, with no plans to rotate players. The Brazilian coach explained that maintaining a consistent starting XI is crucial for building momentum and ensuring the team operates at its peak. “Since I arrived, I’ve been working to strengthen the squad, but players must also demonstrate their capabilities through minutes on the field,” Jardine said. He highlighted that rotating players complicates the strategy, as repetition and continuity are key to achieving optimal team performance. Jardine reiterated that América’s approach will be to deploy its best 11 players in Concacaf Champions Cup matches, while rotations in Liga MX will be managed based on player workload. “In the Champions Cup, we have to trust our best players for each game, while in Liga MX, we sometimes need to balance the load,” he added. The coach also addressed the absence of Alejandro Zendejas from the Mexican national team’s call-up for the U.S. squad, noting that the forward remains one of the top three players in Liga MX. “Zendejas has been decisive for América throughout the season, and I consider him among the best in the league,” Jardine said. However, he declined to comment on the selection process, stating that such decisions are made by the national team’s coaching staff.#concacaf_champions_cup #amrica #andre_jardine #alejandro_zendejas #rodrigo_dourado
