Columbus Crew Receive Huge Injury Boost Ahead Of CONCACAF Champions Cup Final
Written by Patrick Echatah
Fans of the Columbus Crew should rejoice as Cucho Hernández is anticipated to play in Saturday’s Concacaf Champions Cup final against Pachuca of Liga MX (9:15 pm ET | FS1, TUDN).
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During Wednesday’s media availability, head coach Wilfried Nancy provided an encouraging report on the standout striker as the MLS Best XI recipient resumes training.
Due to a back ailment, Cucho has missed Columbus’ last three games.
“The idea is he’s going to be available. He wants to have a good game and we want that also,” Nancy said before his team travels to Estadio Hidalgo.
“We are all happy that he’s back and hopefully he’s going to be able to have a good performance.”
Cucho has four goals and one assist in nine league games this season. In five CCC games, he has scored two more goals, including one against Monterrey in the semifinals.
Columbus would advance to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup if they defeated Pachuca.
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Meanwhile…
Brazilian winger Célio Pompeu has signed a new deal with St. Louis CITY SC, the team announced on Friday
With a club option for 2027, the 24-year-old Brazilian is now signed through the 2026 MLS season.
“We are proud to see Célio’s growth through our pipeline”, sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel said in a press release. “He has grown as a professional, both on and off the field, and to reap the rewards with a new contract was something he worked really hard for. Celio continues to elevate his game each and every day and we hope that he doesn’t stop raising the bar.”
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