B/R Exclusive: Raul Orvañanos Talks About Mexico’s Challenges Ahead of the WCQ

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Published: October 8, 2013

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Raul Orvañanos of FOX Deportes is part of the panel of talent on the channel's leading soccer program, La Ultima Palabra, as well as host of FOX Gol Mexico.

He shared his thoughts with Bleacher Report about the complex situation that Mexico has to face in the last couple of games of World Cup qualification.

 

Bleacher Report: How did Mexico get to this crucial scenario?

Raul Orvañanos: Honestly, everything got more complicated than what we expected. I thought that by now Mexico were going to be already qualified. Now we have to play the toughest games in years, beginning with Panama. Mexico must step up. It is true that Panama has come a long way but football-wise Mexico has more to offer. We have better players.

 

B/R: It is even tougher because the team has yet to win at the Estadio Azteca? Will this be a factor?

RO: That’s a good point. The Azteca has two profiles: Either it pushes the rival constantly or, like it has happened in this qualifying process, the fans run out of patience when the squad doesn't score, hence they pressure the players. It is very important that they score quickly. The people in the stands will be more patient because they know that a win against Panama is crucial. They must win the game.

 

B/R: Is Victor Manuel Vucetich the right coach?

RO: Of course, right now he is. I don’t know if Vucetich believes in destiny, but it seems like it was destined to be. Let’s not forget that he was offered the job over Jose Manuel de la Torre. The reason he declined had to do with his relocation to Mexico City. His sentimental partner and his children were not comfortable with that. And now, after several years, it happened.

 

B/R: What do you think about the squad for the next couple of games?

RO: Let’s talk about Rafael Marquez. When he ...
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