Mexico announced 26-man squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup, Santiago Gimenez misses out
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Mexico, who placed second in the CONCACAF qualifying matches behind Canada on goal differential, will play in their eighth straight World Cup in Qatar. Their best results came in the 1970 and 1986 editions, when they, coincidentally, were the hosts on both occasions and advanced to the quarterfinals. Can they advance this time around after losing in the Round of 16 last time?
Along with group favorites Argentina, Asian superpower Saudi Arabia, and Robert Lewandowski’s Poland, they were placed in Group C. Undoubtedly a difficult group, but Tata Martino will be hoping that his team can at least get to the knockout rounds from where anything is then possible.
Tata Martino likes to use the standard back four. Hector Moreno, Nestor Araujo, and Jesus Gallardo are among the veteran candidates for Mexico’s backline, and they are joined by some young talents like Kevin Alvarez, Jesus Angulo, and Johan Vasquez.
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If there are no safety concerns about injuries, Ochoa should start between the sticks. Moreno and Araujo are most likely Martino’s two centre-backs. Arteaga might move to the other wing, while Sanchez could fill in at right-back. Rodriguez may join the two seasoned players in midfield, Herrera and Guardado.
If Jimenez isn’t cleared, Lozano, Vega, and Funes Mori might play as the front three in place of injured winger Corona. Jesus Corona of Sevilla will not travel to Qatar due to an injury, and Martino will no longer consider Javier Hernandez as a striker due to tactical considerations.
With stars like Lozano and Raul Jimenez leading the way, Mexico can take pride in its formidable frontline. Henry Martin is also playing well for Club America and will be vying for a starting position, while Rogelio Funes Mori of Monterrey has been outstanding this season for Monterrey in Liga MX.
Goalkeepers: Guillermo Ochoa, Alfredo Talavera, Rodolfo Cota
Defenders: Jorge Sánchez, Kevin Álvarez, Néstor Araujo, Johan Vásquez, Héctor Moreno, César Montes, Gerardo Arteaga, Jesús Gallardo
Midfielders: Andrés Guardado, Héctor Herrera, Charly Rodríguez, Erick Gutiérrez, Luis Chávez, Edson Álvarez, Orbelín Pineda, Luis Romo
Forwards: Alexis Vega, Hirving Lozano, Raúl Jiménez, Roberto Alvarado, Uriel Antuna, Henry Martín, Rogelio Funes Mori
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