Javier Vasco Aguirre, coach of the national team, ruled out feeling an atmosphere of hostility ahead of this Friday’s duel against Honduras, corresponding to the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Nations League, and assured that despite the rivalry that exists between both teams “is not a war.”
“I would dare to say that we are calm. Hostile environment? It doesn’t seem like it to me, we are visitors and obviously they will support their team. On the field we are eleven against eleven, with a referee who will apply the regulations according to his criteria. “I don’t see that hostility,” said the strategist. tricolor at a press conference.
This match is presented as an opportunity for Mexico to take revenge for the 2-0 defeat that Honduras gave them in Tegucigalpa on November 17 of last year, also in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Nations League.
In the second leg, held at the Azteca stadium, the tricolor team required an agonizing goal from Edson Álvarez to define the match on penalties, thus achieving the ticket to the Final Four and to the Copa América.
“The fans of Honduras and the rival will want to win, they are in their country. I’m calm, there will be boos, oles and we are prepared for it, since they are kids they are used to that. I tell them that it is an important game, 180 minutes, we have to be focused, we don’t have to go any other way than sports, it’s not a war,” added the helmsman.
He Tri will have notable absences against Honduras. Starting center back Johan Vázquez was injured and stayed in Italy, where he plays with Genoa. Jesús Orozco (Chivas) could take his place. Another player who will not participate is midfielder Roberto Alvarado (also red and white).
“For Johan’s absence I have several options, the most natural is to use Whip (Orozco), but I can put two right-footed center backs like (Víctor) Guzmán or (Israel) Reyes or use Jesús Angulo on the inside. To replace the Louse There are also possibilities, they are important players, but I am calm because we have alternatives,” he noted.
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Ach Aguirre, can you update us on the player availability and any injuries that might affect your squad for the match against Honduras?
Interview Script with 2 Guests:
Guest 1: Coach Javier Vasco Aguirre
Guest 2: Mexican Football Fan, Erick Sanchez
Section 1: Coach Aguirre’s Perspective on the Atmosphere at Friday’s Duel Against Honduras
Host: Good evening, Coach Aguirre. Thank you for joining us today. Could you please share your thoughts about the upcoming game against Honduras on Friday? Do you expect a hostile environment at the stadium?
Coach Vasco Aguirre: I wouldn’t say it’s going to be a war out there. We are eleven against eleven, and we have a referee who will apply the rules according to his criteria. I’m not really feeling any hostility from the crowd or the Honduran team. We know they’ll want to win, but we’re ready for it.
Host: As the head coach, how do you prepare your team mentally for such a high-stakes game where emotions could run high?
Coach Vasco Aguirre: We are always focused on sticking to our game plan and playing our style. We don’t let outside factors like crowd noise or emotions affect us too much. We train our players to handle pressure and expect the unexpected.
Section 2: Revenge Opportunity for Mexico
Host: The Mexican team has an opportunity to avenge the 2-0 defeat they suffered against Honduras last year. How does that factor into your approach for this game?
Guest 2: It’s always satisfying to get revenge against a tough opponent, but we can’t let that cloud our judgment. We have to focus on playing our best and not let their previous victory impact our performance.
Host: Erick, as a fan, how excited are you for this rematch? Do you think Mexico can turn things around on Friday?
Erick Sanchez: I’m cautiously optimistic. Mexico has a strong team this year, and I believe they can pull off a win if they play to their potential. However, games aren’t decided on paper, and we’ve seen underdogs surprise before.
Section 3: Player Availability and Injuries
Host: Co