“The intention is to win the Copa América,” says Jaime Lozano

Though he is aware of that Brazil and Argentina are a reference within the Copa América, the coach of the Mexican crew, Jaime Lozano, faces his debut within the match towards Jamaica, on the primary day of Group B, with the understanding that his crew doesn’t intend be solely a participant, however a candidate to compete for the trophy till the ultimate in Miami.

“Soccer has develop into globalized. There are groups which might be very sturdy, that do issues properly and have gamers in the very best leagues. “It has been tough for us,” he acknowledged at a press convention. “We’re the very best in every confederation. We’re not right here to take part, the intention will at all times be to win the Cup. This can be a chair that issues lots, however I handle what will depend on me.”

Within the midst of a brand new renovation plan for the following World Cup, the Mexican crew returns to the Copa América eight years after the beating of Chile (7-0) in Santa Clara, California. Since that match within the quarterfinals to this point, 5 coaches have handed (Juan Carlos Osorio, interim Luis Pompilio Páez, Gerardo Martino, Diego Cocca and Lozano), there have been defeats within the last of the Concacaf Nations League (2019-20 and 2023-24) and an elimination within the group stage of the 2022 World Cup, for the primary time since 1978.

As well as, the homeowners of the Liga MX golf equipment allowed the rise of foreigners, multi-ownership, eradicated relegation and uncared for the manufacturing of younger skills within the youth groups by not reaching the 2024 Paris Olympic Video games.

“These instances when there was favoritism are already previously,” considers West Ham defender Edson Álvarez. “All of us put together to compete. The group is powerful, I discover it in my teammates. We’re not pleased with the picture we left within the pleasant matches, however each has to see the place they’re failing. Then, a bit of push from the remainder wakes anybody up.”

A crushing defeat towards Uruguay (4-0) and one other towards Brazil (3-2) marked the tip of the Tricolor’s preparation for this Cup.