Without the playoffs, Crew SC doesn’t have anything to play for in 2016. That means the coaching staff is putting on the lab coats and getting experimental. Some of the players who haven’t gotten a lot of time will get their chances. The results aren’t the focus anymore as the fringe players will get a chance to impress.
Several players are likely done for the season. Federico Higuain hasn’t been able to get over his abdominal soreness and likely played his last minutes of the season (and perhaps his Crew SC career). Cedrick Mabwati and Gaston Sauro have been limited due to nagging injuries and will be limited even if they suit up.