Previewing Mexico vs. Bolivia: Replacing Marquez the Libero a Concern for El Tri

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Published: September 9, 2014

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Mexico and Bolivia will meet at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, on Tuesday evening in another international friendly filled with "what ifs" and connotations.

El Tri played to an impressive 0-0 draw with Chile last week, so they're on the front foot despite a weakened squad. Bolivia, on the other hand, were thrashed 4-0 at the hands of Ecuador on Friday, signalling more concern over the quality available to coach Xabier Azkargorta.

 

Mexico Setup

Per Tom Marshall over at Sporting News, Miguel Herrera has already named his starting XI for the clash.

The 3-5-2 base system will remain as ever, but the spots will be filled with rotational/depth players who should be looking to make a statement. Herrera implied as much in his own preview of the game, per SoccerNews.com.


"From what I saw [against Chile], whoever plays [when they face Bolivia] must demonstrate at least what was done today," he told reporters. "An intensity that way, ball handling, concentration, I think today the team showed very good stuff, all the players have to play in this way, at this level, pace, intensity, if we do so surely will draw positive results."

Projected XI: Moises Munoz; Hiram Mier, Hugo Ayala, Luis Venegas; Rodolfo Pizarro, Miguel Layun; Antonio Rios, Javier Aquino, Marco Fabian; Erick Torres, Javier Orozco.



 

Bolivia Setup

Bolivia's last victory came against Haiti in February 2013—a stark, worrying indication of where the national setup is at this moment in time.

They finished tied for last in the CONMEBOL qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2014, bettering Paraguay by just one goal and really only secured points at home in La Paz.

The atmospheric conditions play a part here—La Paz is 3,650 meters (11,975 ft) above sea level, suffocating visitors w...
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