The coach of the Mexican team, Jaime Lozanowill take advantage of the match against Uruguay as an opportunity to test players a few days before the start of the America Cup United States 2024.
In the confrontation against Bolivia, Lush opted for an under-23 lineup, with the exception of the goalkeeper Julio González33 years old, who hopes to debut with the national team in an official match.
This decision was due to the fact that the players with the greatest potential, coming from teams like America, Blue Cross either Pachuca, have barely concluded their activities for the season. However, reports indicate that compared to Uruguay and Brazil, Lush will send those who are emerging as undisputed holders for the America Cup.
Carlos Mayorga
For the match against Uruguaythe coach could line up Luis Malagon and give it a few minutes Julian Quiñonesboth returning from a short break after playing in the final of the Closing 2024 between America and Blue Cross.
As for the players of Pachuca, Erick Sanchez and Bryan Gonzalez They will join the concentration for the game against Brazil in College Station, Texasafter receiving rest after the confrontation against Columbus Crew for the final of the Champions Cup Concacaf.
Bernardo Scotti
The coach of Uruguay, Marcelo Bielsafaces some important absences for this Wednesday’s friendly in Denver against Mexico.
Without a doubt, the two most sensitive losses are that of Federico Valverde, recently crowned champion of the Champions League with the Royal Madridand of Ronald Araújodefender of FC Barcelona. Although they will not participate in the match against the Mexicans, they will join the squad later.
In addition to these two stars of Spanish football, La Celeste will also have other significant absences: Cristian Olivera (LAFC), Nicholas De La Cruz (Flamengo), Matias Viña (Flamengo), Guillermo Varela (Flamengo), Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Flamengo), Nicolas Marichal (Moscow Dynamo), Brian Ocampo (Cadiz), Randall Rodriguez (Peñarol) and Emiliano Martínez (FC Midtjylland).
Uruguay will face Panama, Bolivia and USA in it Group C of the America Cup. La Celeste debuts on June 23 against the Panamanians.
Mexico vs Uruguay: confirmed lineups
Mexico lineup: Raúl Rangel; Brian ‘Guamerucito’ García, Víctor Guzmán, Jesús Orozco Chiquete, Gerardo Arteaga; Edson Álvarez, Orbelín Pineda, Fernando Beltrán; César Huerta, Roberto Alvarado and Guillermo Martínez.
Uruguay lineup: Sebastian Rochet; Nahitan Nández, José María Giménez, Mathias Olivera, Lucas Olaza; Manuel Ugarte, Rodrigo Bentancur, Maximiliano Araujo; Facundo Pellistri, Darwin Núñez and Brian Rodríguez.
