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Michael Orozco confident Puebla can stay in Liga MX

The American defender believes his team can defeat Santos and stay in the first division.

American defender Michael Orozco believes his club side Puebla can secure its position in Mexico's first division.

Puebla faces Santos on Saturday with fellow relegation candidate Leones Negros playing Cruz Azul at the same time.

"There's not any other option besides getting the three points," Orozco told reporters earlier this week. "The team is going to save itself. We're a step away. The stress hasn't stopped yet, but we should be very concentrated for the match [Saturday]"

The scenario isn't quite as absolutist as Orozco paints it, though it's understandable he and his teammates would be going for a clinching victory.