One of the images he left the victory of the Mexican National Team against Panama (3-0) in the semifinals of the Concacaf Nations League was that of Santiago Gimenez upset for not having entered the game played last Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
This Saturday, prior to the final of the tournament that El Tri will play against the United States this Sunday, Mexican coach Jaime Lozano spoke about the moment starring the Feyenoord forward, who could have action in the decisive duel against the American team.
“It is something natural, we are people and we have emotions and expectations”acknowledged the Mexican strategist who explained that the decision not to play the forward was purely due to the circumstances of the match and not at all because he was saving it for the next match.
“They asked me if I had saved it and I didn’t save it. I will not save one of the best of the team for a next game, even if it is a final. There were colleagues who forced us to make changes due to special situations, as clear as that”considered Jaime Lozano.
The Mexican coach, who neither confirmed nor denied that “Bebote” will be in the starting lineup against the United States this Sunday in Dallas, did acknowledge that he had a conversation with the 22-year-old Mexican forward, who has had many ups and downs during his career. I’m going through The Tri.
“I know Santi, he knows me and we have talked. There isn’t much to say on the subject. In addition, in addition to being a great player, he is a great boy, he is very well advised and that as a coaching staff helps us a lot”added the technical director about the Feyenoord player.
Julián Araujo the only casualty for the final
Mexican coach Jaime Lozano left open the possibility for both Julián Quiñones and Johan Vásquez to play against the United States in the final of the Concacaf Nations League after both players finished the match against Panama with physical discomfort.
The strategist revealed that only defender Julián Araujo was absent from the Mexican National Team for the match against the Americans against whom they will seek revenge for the defeat suffered in the first edition of the competition. The Stars and Stripes team has won twice. .
“The only one completely ruled out is Julián Araujo, who apparently has a significant amount of time and then the others could be there, it is not certain, we still have all day today (Saturday) to give them one hundred percent and compete in the final”the coach stated in a press conference.
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