I suspect Zambrano and Figueroa will alternate starts. Worth noting that Zambrano started the friendly against Argentina and Figueroa came on at half time and scored the only goal of the match.
With Figueroa I think it is useful to look at the path Balogun took. They both have come through strong youth systems (Liverpool and Arsenal). Balogun was loaned out to Middleborough in 2021-2022. This was his age 20 season. He had 3 goals in 20 appearances in the Championship. He made some cameos (Cup matches) in 2020-2021. In 2022-2023 he was loaned out to Rennes and had his breakout season. Figueroa is entering his age 18 season (he will turn 18 next month). If he follows Balogun's path, he will make some cameos in his age 19 season, get loaned out to a Championship team in his age 20 season and break out in his age 21 season.
How much time was lost to injury last season for Keyrol? I know he was out for a good chunk at some point but have no idea how much.
🇺🇸 Nimfasha Berchimas (‘08) scores his 4th goal of the season with a great hit from long range 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/42KvGUA06I— American Ultras Talk (@ameriultrastalk) August 26, 2024
5th Perfect placement from Berchimas 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/O1uaT8j60g— Crown Legacy FC (@crownlegacyfc) September 1, 2024