Mexico and Panama will meet again, but this time for the Concacaf Nations League. El Tri did not arrive at these instances in a very convincing way. This match will be revenge for Thomas Christiansen, Panama coach.
The Canaleros have played very good games against the Mexican team. The Panamanian team is going through a good football moment. The recent antecedents They excite Thomas Christiansen to think about a victory this March 21.
“We have had little time with the players to work on this match, but we have had a lot of time to prepare all the physical and tactical situations for this great match, which for us is an important revenge, after having lost the final of the Gold Cup“said the strategist at a press conference.
The last precedent dates back to the 2023 Gold Cup final. On that occasion, the Panamanian team played a very orderly and defensive game against the Aztec team. El Tri had a lot of problems to win, until in the 88th minute Santiago Giménez appeared with a brilliant individual play that made it 1-0.
“We are all convinced that we can play a great game and finally beat Mexico“added the young coach.
Panama confident of victory
The Canaleros already gave a coup of authority in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Nations League. Panama advanced to the round after humiliating the Costa Rican team with a 6-1 aggregate score.
For its part, Jaime Lozano’s team had many problems against Honduras. In fact, El Tri had to come up with a comeback at the Azteca Stadium and in a controversial penalty shootout they made it to this round.
Under these circumstances, Thomas Christiansen is confident that this match is a winnable duel. The pressure will be placed on Jaime Lozano and his team while the ball rolls at AT&T Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, United States.
“We know that to beat them (Mexico) we have to be at 100, otherwise it is practically impossible. I always prepare every game in the same way, to win. Whether it is in the Semifinals or the Final, you have to win yes or yes, and that is what matters tomorrow (Thursday),” he concluded.
It is worth remembering that Mexico has not been able to win this competition. In the two previous editions, the Aztec team has only obtained a runner-up and a third place. The United States has lifted the cup twice.
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