América de Cali Rotates Squad Ahead of Sudamericana Clash

CALÍ, Colombia — América de Cali is set to return to Liga de Colombia action this weekend, focusing on balancing its local commitments with a pressing international challenge in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana tournament.

Manager Polilla Da Silva has opted to rotate his squad for the upcoming match against Equidad, allowing key players to rest as they prepare for a critical fixture against Huracán in Argentina the following week. Currently positioned in the upper echelon of the league table, America’s victory combined with favorable outcomes elsewhere could secure their place in the cuadrangulares stage of the tournament.

Da Silva’s decisions come as America seeks to maintain momentum in both national and international competitions. With 4 points from their last 6 in the Sudamericana, the team is focused on their upcoming challenge against Huracán, making the match against Equidad a strategic priority.

Notably, star players Juan Fernando Quintero and Duván Vergara will be kept out of the match, with Quintero’s recent red card against Envigado playing a role in Da Silva’s decision to rest him. Furthermore, the return of defender Daniel Bocanegra has energised fans, who are hopeful about his contribution as they face the Asegurador.

The squad for the match will feature two goalkeepers, Jorge Soto and Santiago Silva; defenders Daniel Bocanegra, Andrés Mosquera, Brayan Medina, Jean Pestaña, Ómar Bertel, and Esneyder Mena; midfielders Luis Paz, Sebastián Navarro, Joel Romero, and José Cavadía; along with forwards Luis Ramos, Cristian Barrios, Jan Lucumí, Felipe Gómez, Rodrigo Holgado, and Kevin Angulo.

As America prepares for this weekend’s match, the team’s focus remains dual-faceted: securing points in the Liga while also gearing up for the challenges of international competition.