Isaac Brizuela will miss the beginning of the 2024 Clausura with Chivas due to a tendinopathy of the common hamstring tendon. Despite fears of a severe injury, the prognosis is favorable, although he will be absent for several weeks, including the debut and the second match against Tigres. With Alexis Vega's contractual situation limiting options, coach Fernando Gago may turn to young players from the academy such as Yael Padilla, Jesús Brígido, and Gael García, who showed promise in the preseason.

Liverpool's defender Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a knee injury and will be out for several weeks, as announced by the club. The 25-year-old right-back was injured during the FA Cup win against Arsenal and has a slight tear in the lateral ligament of the knee. He will miss the first leg of the League Cup semi-final against Fulham, impacting Liverpool who are competing in four tournaments: Premier League, Europa League, and two national cups. Alexander-Arnold has scored two goals and provided eight assists this season across all competitions.

Fernando Ortiz, the coach of Rayados de Monterrey, apologized to fans at Estadio BBVA for the team's elimination in the Quarterfinals of the Apertura 2023 tournament against Atlético de San Luis. He acknowledged the team's debt to the supporters who backed them throughout the regular season. Ortiz reflected on the loss, attributing it to a poor performance in the first leg of the match against the potosinos, which resulted in a disadvantage. Despite the setback, Ortiz emphasized that he is at peace with his work and has no intention of resigning.