2022 FIFA World Cup, Mexico v Poland: Preview, Team News, Possible Line Ups, and Prediction
Mexico vs Poland
It’s Mexico vs Poland, and the US ally has never moved past the round of 16 in seven World Cups. Ex-Argentina coach & player Gerardo Martino is in charge and must end the usual in Qatar. The old man, who spent more than a year in Barcelona before joining Argentina in 2014, led Mexico to their ninth Gold Cup title in 2019.
Poland has their only chance against Argentina for the second place, the apparent second favorites of the game, the match will be crucial if they want to advance past the group stages. After subsequently failing to find a place in 1974 and 1982, this time it’s going to be a difficult race for second place.
Poland vs Mexico Team News:
The star striker Raul Jimenez has not started for the Premier League side Wolverhampton, since August, the reason being a growing groin issue. Henry Martin is all set to lead the line in his place, and Jesus Corona has been ruled out of the World Cup, after a serious ankle injury.
Poland, meanwhile, has seen Bartlomiej Dragowski, Jacek Goralski, and Adam Buksa named out from the official squad after picking up injuries, which is why the team is not looking in great form. However, Robert Lewandowski still nails the confidence back up, as he’s been in his top form after arriving at Barcelona.
Mexico vs Poland Possible Lineups:
Poland:
Wojciech Szczesny; Jan Bednarek, Kamil Glik, Jacub Kiwior; B Bereszynski, G Krychowiak, Zielinski, Szymanski, Zalewski; Swiderski, Robert Lewandowski
Mexico:
G Ochoa; H Sanchez, C Montes, A Moreno, J Gallardo; Edson Alvarez, H Herrera, A Guardado; H Lozano, Martin, A Vega
Match Prediction:
Should be an interesting fixture, and the match to fall in Poland’s lap with a score of 1-0.
Akshat Pandey
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