We share with you the ideal 11 of players who were not called up by Javier Aguirre, who is preparing his third debut with the Mexican National Team
The technical director of the Mexican National Team, Javier Aguirregave his squad for the September FIFA matchday, combining veteran players with young players. However, Aguirre’s list also stands out for its important absences.
Below, we share with you the ideal 11 of the Mexican National Team of players who were not called up by ‘El Vasco’ for his third “debut” at the head of the Aztec squad.
Javier Aguirre with Rafa Marquez behind AP Photo/Marco Ugarte
GOALIE
On April 21, 2024, Ochoa played his last match with Salernitana, the club with which he ended his relationship at the end of the previous season. ‘Memo’, 39, is one of the best goalkeepers in the history of Mexico. On this day, his signing with AVS of Portugal was announced.
DEFENSES
The former América player ended his brief stint in the Old Continent to return to Liga MX and play with Cruz Azul. Despite being a starter in the Copa América and in the Apertura 2024 with La Máquina, Jorge was not considered by ‘El Vasco’, although the 26-year-old full-back has a great chance of being chosen in future call-ups.
‘El Chiquete’ is one of the most interesting young defenders in Mexican football, but an injury has prevented him from playing in the last few games and for this reason Aguirre did not consider him for his first list. If Jesús Orozco manages to maintain his high level in Chivas, he could have serious options to fight for the starting position in the national team.
The 25-year-old center back is a starter for Fernando Gago’s Rebaño Sagrado, however, Sepúlveda has not been considered for the Mexican National Team since September 2023. ‘Tiba’ is in the mix of defenders with good conditions in Mexican soccer, but in recent months he has lost prominence in the Aztec team.
The former player of Genk of Belgium has earned a starting place in Rayados, but Gerardo’s level did not convince ‘El Vasco’ to include him in his first list. Arteaga was a starter in the Mexican National Team that played the Copa América 2024, so it is strange that Aguirre and his coaching staff left him out of their first call-up.
MIDFIELDERS
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‘El Machín’ suffered an injury in the Copa América that left him out of the competition and only last weekend did he play his first minutes with West Ham. By mutual agreement, Aguirre would not have considered Edson, but the Hammers midfielder seems to have secured his place in the Mexican National Team.
Editorial Selections
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‘El Chiquito’ has not yet shown his best version with América and his drop in level would have led ‘El Vasco’ to not take him into account for his first list. It should be noted that Sánchez was one of the fans’ favorite players for the 2024 Copa América, however, the former Pachuca player was one of the elements that had the least minutes in the CONMEBOL event.
The new Tigres player has had good moments with the Mexican National Team and in the Clausura 2024 he was one of Cruz Azul’s best players, but his slow start in the Apertura 2024 would have led him to miss Aguirre’s first call-up.
ATTACK
Chucky Lozano wearing headphones at PSV Alexander Scheuber – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images
The future San Diego FC player has had a great start with PSV with three goals in the first three Eredivisie matches. However, ‘Chucky’ was not chosen by Aguirre and, according to various reports, the decision not to call Lozano would have been due to non-sporting reasons.
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The Fulham player looked like he was going to return to the Mexican National Team for the FIFA date in September, however, Aguirre did not include the man who was for a long time the starting striker for El Tri. In the Premier League he has had an irregular start.
At 31 years old, Corona had a great career in the Old Continent, and upon his return to Liga MX he has shown glimpses of his quality with Rayados. However, ‘Tecatito’ has not played with the National Team since 2022 and would have to work hard if he wants to convince Javier to take him to the tricolor squad.
