Just hours ahead of the friendly match against Panama, Javier Aguirre stated in a press conference that the internal competition within the team is intensifying.
Aguirre noted that Raúl Rangel and Luis Ángel Malagón are currently the front-runners for a place in the final squad for the upcoming official tournaments.
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The coach emphasized that “Tala” and Malagón are ahead of the other competitors. Aguirre is prioritizing stability and experience in goal as the team prepares for the World Cup.
Fans are left wondering who will serve as Mexico’s third goalkeeper in the World Cup. With just a few months before the opening match against South Africa, uncertainty remains within El Tri.
Will Ochoa take the third goalkeeper position, or does “Vasco” have a surprise up his sleeve?
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