The Pumas goalkeeper kept a clean sheet in his Copa América debut and the Mexican National Team coach highlighted his performance.
The coach of the Selection Mexican, Jaime Lozanocommented that the goal will be the position that will have the least modifications or rotations during the game. Copa America 2024so the vote of confidence has it Julio Gonzálezstarting goalkeeper against Jamaica.
“It is a position, in my opinion, special, that does not lend itself much to making changes. What determined that it was Julio, who has the longest time with us, he is a great age, he has played quite a few important tournaments in his club, it does not mean that Julio will be in the entire Cup, as long as he keeps a clean sheet it is good. There are things to improve, with Alex Arredondo (goalkeeping coach), a lot of confidence,” he commented. Jaime Lozanocoach of the Mexican team.
Julio González gained ownership in the Mexican teamthanks to the performance he had in the game against Bolivia and Brazil, added to the loss of Luis Ángel Malagón, goalkeeper of the Águilas.
Malagón suffered a muscle injury that did not allow him to be with the Mexican team in the Copa America 2024less fighting for a place in the Tricolor, heading to the 2026 World Cup.
That opened the door to Julio Gonzálezto be a starter in the game against Jamaicawhich marked the debut of Mexico in the Copa America 2024. In that game, held in Houston, Texas, the Tricolor managed to keep a clean sheet.
Edson Álvarez will be evaluated Sunday and Monday
The midfielder of the Mexican team, Edson Alvarezwill be evaluated between Sunday and Monday, after he came off as a substitute in the game against Jamaica, due to a muscle injury. The West Ham player will undergo studies and in Los Angeles, California, the next stop for the Tricolor, it will be decided whether he can continue in the team or leave the concentration.
“Edson We are going to wait for a study to be done in a couple of days, to know exactly what he has. The intention is not to risk anything, he felt something in his leg, and he left,” he acknowledged. Jaime Lozanocoach of the Mexican team.
