B/R Exclusive: Alberto Garcia Aspe Talks About Mexico’s Chances at the World Cup

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Published: December 9, 2013

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Ex-soccer star and analyst on Fox Deportes' new studio show Debate Final Alberto Garcia Aspe chatted with Bleacher Report about Mexico's World Cup rivals and El Tri's shot at qualifying for the round of 16.

Garcia Aspe played three World Cups (1994, 1998 and 2002) and scored 21 goals in 109 appearances with El Tri. He is the ninth-highest capped Mexican.

 

Bleacher Report: What do you think about Mexico's World Cup group?

Alberto Garcia Aspe: It is tough for sure, but not as much as the ones in which United States or Costa Rica ended up. It's possible to get to the knockout stage; obviously you have the host and favorite team there; however, Brazil usually have a tough time playing against El Tri. Croatia and Cameroon will not be easy rivals, but if Mexico have a good preparation, they can beat them.

 



B/R: Let's talk about Brazil, why is it so tough for them to face Mexico?

AGA: If Mexico put pressure on them and cut the spaces, Brazil will be uncomfortable and they do not like that. Mexico need to play like they did at the Olympics, for instance.

 

B/R: We also have Croatia, but they are not one of the strongest European sides, don't you think?

AGA: Mexico have to pay attention to their own game, like it happened in 2002, when we won 1-0. They depend on certain players, which means individual efforts. This is not the team we saw in 1998 that marveled everyone. Mexico must have the ball and avoid aerial game. Croatians are dangerous when it comes to set pieces; El Tri have to keep the ball as much as possible.

 

B/R: Finally, Cameroon, a team with great physical attributes.

AGA: Absolutely. The African sides are always tough. You can study their games and moves but you will have a hard time deciphering them. Almost in every World Cup only one African team makes it big. I was...
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