
Erik Lira
25-Year-Old 
 Cruz Azul
Liga MX
                     
                  Starting versus Tuzos
Lira (quadriceps) has been included in Cruz Azul's starting lineup to face Pachuca on Saturday.
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Lira is back following a one-game absence and is expected to play a midfield role, pushing Lorenzo Faravelli to the bench. The Mexican scored the first goal of his club career in his previous appearance, but he's more reliable for defensive production, averaging 2.0 tackles and 1.7 clearances per contest over the current campaign.
              Lira is back following a one-game absence and is expected to play a midfield role, pushing Lorenzo Faravelli to the bench. The Mexican scored the first goal of his club career in his previous appearance, but he's more reliable for defensive production, averaging 2.0 tackles and 1.7 clearances per contest over the current campaign.
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                  Could play Saturday
Lira (quadriceps) has a high chance of returning for the weekend's match against Pachuca, Adrian Esparza of TUDN reported Thursday.
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                  Scores once in win
Lira (undisclosed) scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Club Necaxa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 30th minute.
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                  Late scratch Friday
Lira was removed from the starting lineup for Friday's visit to Tijuana, according to the team.
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                  Makes three clearances in draw
Lira registered three clearances, two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atlas.
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                  Plays defensive role in victory
Lira had one tackle (one won) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 win against Tigres.
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