Nashville SC faces a significant challenge in their crucial CONCACAF Champions Cup second leg against Club América, as they'll be without their leading scorer. Striker Sam Surridge has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.

The club has listed Surridge as "day-to-day," and he did not travel with the squad to Mexico City. His absence is a major blow for Nashville's attack; the English forward has been in stellar form, netting eight goals in just 11 matches across all competitions this season.

With the aggregate score tied 0-0 after the first leg at Geodis Park, Nashville's quest for a semifinal berth just got tougher. Manager Gary Smith has turned to Warren Madrigal to start up front alongside star playmaker Hany Mukhtar and winger Cristian Espinoza. The team will need a collective effort to overcome one of Mexico's most storied clubs without their primary goal threat.

Hamstring injuries are notoriously tricky in soccer, often requiring careful management to prevent aggravation. For Nashville fans and players alike, the hope will be for a swift recovery, as Surridge's physical presence and finishing have been central to the team's success. All eyes will now be on the reshuffled attack to deliver a historic result on the road.