Do or Die for Mexico’s Football Future in World Cup Playoff

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Published: November 8, 2013

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When Mexico play against New Zealand in this month’s two-legged playoff, they will do it for a lot more than just for the last ticket for the World Cup.

El Tri have had a tough year. From February, when they started their participation in the Hexagonal with the first-ever draw against Jamaica at the Estadio Azteca, to October, when they lost at Costa Rica for the first time in 21 years.

Jose Manuel de la Torre, Luis Fernando Tena and Victor Manuel Vucetich lost at least once during their terms, and only the latter won at the Azteca.

Now, under the command of Miguel Herrera, Mexico seek to qualify to their sixth consecutive World Cup, and 14th overall.

The feat won’t be easy. El Tri will play with a home-based squad, the same that faced Finland in a friendly on October 31.

 

Mexicans playing abroad

Herrera believes that the footballers who play abroad will not be as rested and well-adjusted as those already in Mexico.



They haven’t been up to their best with the national team either. Giovani dos Santos has been playing as a winger when his natural position is second striker.

Javier Hernandez has not scored with El Tri since June, when Mexico was eliminated from the Confederations Cup in the group stage. He also missed a penalty kick at the Estadio Azteca against Panama.

Andres Guardado has not been called since September; Carlos Vela doesn’t want to be capped, and Javier Aquino and Hector Herrera have been far from being key elements.

Mexico has never had so many footballers abroad and yet the crisis is worse than ever.

 

The Liga MX has a key role

The reason why Herrera called 10 players from America—the club he manages—is simple: they are the best team of the Liga MX. They lead the tournament with 36 points, four ahead of Santos Laguna.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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