The Mexico technical director announced that the strikers will not play against Wales, leaving Chucky Lozano as the only striker.
Chucky Lozano will be the front center of Mexico for the game against Wales after Henry Martin i Alan Pulido they are out for the meeting due to physical discomfort, he confirmed Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino, Technical Director of the Tricolor.
“Unfortunately we can’t count on either,” he said.Dad‘In a press conference.
“Because both are with different physical inconveniences and will not be considered for tomorrow, what I hope is the usual, have a performance according to what we expect, see how the team is, after four months, always with the expectation of having a good match, “he stressed.
Henry Martín and Alan Pulido were called up to the Tricolor, after the injury of Raúl Jiménez and the loss of José Juan Macías, to be with the Tricolor Sub 23. His place will be taken by Hirving the Chucky Lozano, who has played of forward with the Naples and with the Mexican selection.
“We can’t be regretting the casualties and it’s true that the absences open the door for some players and open the possibility of trying certain alternatives, of course Chucky has been a striker at times with Napoli and also with us, against Panama, “Martino commented.
The game against Wales represents the last match of the Major Mexican team in Europe, As he will then focus on playing CONCACAF competition matches and qualifiers heading to Qatar 2022.
“There is already a schedule for the rest of the year, this includes playing the finals of the Final Four, there is almost no room for friendlies, and it is true that it would be illogical to go to Europe when we have several official parties in the United States. We should go to 2022 to have another chance. “