The Mexican team has a new opportunity to take over Concacaf Nations League. Jaime Lozano’s team will face Panama and Orbelín Pineda recognized that the group’s true intention is to lift the cup.
Two editions of the Nations League have already been developed. In none of these participations has Mexico lifted the cup. In the 2019 edition, El Tri was runner-up after losing in the semifinals to the United States.
In the 2022 edition, the group, which at that time was directed by Gerardo Martino, fell in the semifinals with the United States and had to settle for third place. Under these circumstances, Orbelín Pineda hopes that this year’s result will be different.
“The truth is very excited because we have a rematchwe have not had the best of past tournaments, a second and a third place, The challenge is to take first place. We have it in front of us and we are going to give our best, we do not take it as pressure, that is what we work for, each player knows what they have to do, we have a great opportunity in front of us”Pineda explained in a talk with the media.
Mexico must not make mistakes
The Mexican team reached the semifinals of the competition after beat Honduras. However, the Honduran team defeated the Mexicans at home, but lost their advantage in the second leg. Although El Tri won the series on penalties, Jaime Lozano’s team was flirting with early elimination.
”You are saying it very well, We suffer a lot, we try to do our best, not waste any moment or any team because Honduras can surprise you. We know they are a great rival, we are going to do our best, we all want to reach the final. Do not belittle any team, whoever does it best will win”, he analyzed.
Although this is an official tournament, the great objective of the Mexican team is arrive at this year’s Copa América with a good rhythm. This competition is the first great thermometer to measure the status of El Tri with Jaime Lozano at the helm.
“That’s what we prepare for, they are matches that we have now, then friendlies, It helps us improve and together with the coach, we get to know each other, we support each other with the coach and he supports himself with the player.”, he concluded.
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