Argentine Gerardo Martino, Mexico coach, has called up a total of 21 players from the local league for El Tri’s friendly against Paraguay next Wednesday, August 31st. will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, according to the EFE agency.
Since this is not a FIFA date match, Gerardo Martino could not name the Mexican players who play in European clubsyes It is for this reason that the Argentine strategist uses the match against Paraguay to test other elements such as Pachuca’s Kevin Alvarez; Emilio Lara from America, Luis Reyes from Atlas, midfielder Fernando Beltran from Chivas de Guadalajara; all these proper names who are aiming to register their names for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Looking for a Tecatito Corona replacement
Another task for Gerardo “Tata” Martino will be to find a replacement for striker Jesús Tecatito Coronafrom Spanish side Sevilla, who suffered a torn fibula and ligaments in his left ankle, threatening to leave him out of the World Cup starting this November.
According to the news cable agency EFE, the possible names for Corona substitutes could be Uriel Antuna from Cruz Azul, Roberto Alvarado and Alexis Vega from Chivas de Guadalajara, Sebastian Córdoba from Tigres UANL and Rodolfo Pizarro from Monterrey’s Rayados.
The duel that the Mexican national team will play with an opponent from Paraguay, will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.home to Atlanta United of the MLS and Atlanta Falcons of the NFL.
Those called by Gerardo Martino
Goalkeepers: Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna) and Luis Malagon (Necaxa).
Defenders: Kevin Alvarez (Pachuca), Jesus Angulo (Tigres), Emilio Lara (America), Cesar Montes and Jesus Gallardo (Monterrey), Luis Reyes (Atlas) and Israel Reyes (Puebla).
Midfielders: Uriel Antuna (Cruz Azul), Roberto Alvarado and Fernando Beltran (Guadalajara), Luis Chavez and Eric Sanchez (Pachuca), Sebastian Córdoba (Tigres), Rodolfo Pizarro and Luis Romo (Monterrey) ) and Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul).
Forwards: Eduardo Aguirre (Santos Laguna), Henri Martin (America) and Alexis Vega (Guadalajara).
Source: La Opinion
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