Marco Vásquez, spokesperson for Liga Deportiva Alajuelense, has expressed rising concerns among fans regarding the club's participation in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

His apprehensions stem from FIFA's recent decision to remove Club León of Mexico from the tournament due to issues related to club ownership regulations.

This pivotal ruling has left Alajuelense uncertain about their potential qualification to fill the vacancy left by León.

Vásquez highlighted the absence of a clear timeline from FIFA, stating, 'We do not have a deadline; FIFA has not determined when it will decide on the replacement for León, and one does not know what FIFA might come up with.' This ambiguity reflects the sentiments shared by many supporters of the club.

While Vásquez believes that Alajuelense meets the qualifications set forth by FIFA rules, he acknowledged a prevailing anxiety that the governing body could make an unexpected decision.

'The regulations are clear; the Liga is ranked first in FIFA's Club World Cup standings, ahead of Mexican and American clubs, which qualifies us,' he asserted.

In response to criticisms from supporters of rival teams such as Saprissa and Herediano, who assert that teams must earn their positions on the field, Vásquez emphasized Alajuelense’s achievements.

'Of course, we earned it on the field; otherwise, how did we get here?

We are Central America champions, and that has elevated our ranking in FIFA, just as Bayern Munich and Argentinian teams qualified through rankings,' he stated.

The situation surrounding Club León's expulsion and its implications for Liga Deportiva Alajuelense continues to develop, with stakeholders awaiting FIFA's final decision.