Enner Valencia
ECUEcuador
Right
Nov 4, 1989
36
5'10"
163 lb
CF
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Attempts one shot against Pumas
Valencia generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Pumas.
Analysis: Valencia made a quick comeback from an ankle blow but was held off the score sheet for a second successive start during the playoff defeat. After serving as a substitute for most of the regular season, he finished ahead of Salomon Rondon in the striker contention, and his final numbers in the Liga MX tournament were four goals along with 24 shots (10 on goal) and four chances created across 619 minutes of play. At 36 years old, Valencia looks set to feature at another World Cup as Ecuador's first-choice forward.
Starts Sunday
Valencia (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's return leg against Pumas.
Analysis: Valencia managed to retain the center-forward spot despite leaving the previous game against the UNAM side with an apparently sprained ankle. The striker has featured in a major role throughout the Clausura playoffs, scoring two goals across three matches. His presence from kickoff once again limits Salomon Rondon to substitute duty.
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