Polish forward Mateusz Bogusz failed to appear for Cruz Azul's first preseason day at La Noria, without club permission. The absence has triggered concerns within the team, as officials probe the reasons. Internal sources indicate it may be a strategy to push for his departure from the squad.
Cruz Azul's preseason kicked off with a striking absence: Polish striker Mateusz Bogusz, who did not show up at the La Noria facilities for the initial training sessions. Club insiders report that the Celeste board is already examining the matter, given that the player offered no official explanation for his no-show.
The unexcused absence has sparked worry, particularly since neither the technical staff nor the directive granted Bogusz any permission. Within the organization, there is a view that this could be a ploy to force his exit ahead of the upcoming Liga MX tournament. This theory is bolstered by the precedent of Giorgos Giakoumakis, the Greek forward who employed a comparable approach last season by skipping reporting, leading to his contentious departure.
Bogusz recently switched representation agencies to the one handling Giakoumakis, fueling speculation of aligned motives. For now, Cruz Azul is engaged in internal discussions to chart the path forward, as the squad proceeds with preseason preparations. This episode poses an additional hurdle for the Machine Celeste, aiming to build a solid roster and achieve sporting steadiness for the next competition.
