Jaime Lozano will have to make an important cut for the commitment against Panama
This Monday, the pre-list of 60 players of the Mexican team for the Final Four of the Concacaf Nations League was revealed. In the call for Jaime Lozano, the returns of Jonathan Dos Santos, Cristian Calderón, Marcelo Flores, Víctor Guzmán, as well as Erick Gutiérrez, among other footballers, stand out.
The Mexican team is gearing up to face Panama in the semifinals of the Concacaf Nations League on March 21. If the team is successful in the tie against the Canaleros, they will then face the winner of the series between the United States and Jamaica.
Coach Jaime Lozano has a pre-list of 60 players, including names like Raúl Jiménez, Hirving Lozano, and Guillermo Ochoa, who will be vying for a spot in the final squad for the Concacaf Nations League.
When is the Final Four played?
The Final Four of the Concacaf Nations League will kick off on March 21 with the semifinal duels. The day will feature the United States vs. Jamaica matchup followed by Panama vs. Mexico in a single-match qualifying round.
The winners of both matches will advance to the grand final scheduled for March 24, with the losers facing off for third place in the tournament.
How many players are on the final list?
Jaime Lozano’s pre-list of 60 players will need to be trimmed down to 23 players, including three goalkeepers. The final squad announcement is expected to be made 10 days before the Final Four begins.
Which team contributes more?
América leads the way as the Liga MX team with the most players on the pre-list for the Mexican National Team. The Águilas have eight players representing, with contributions from Monterrey and Chivas as well.
Chivas stands out as the third Liga MX team with the most players on the pre-list, behind América and Monterrey. The team from Guadalajara has six players on the list.
In contrast, Liga MX teams like Mazatlán, Puebla, Querétaro, Atlético de San Luis, and Atlas do not have players on the pre-list for the Mexican National Team.
As preparations continue for the Concacaf Nations League, Coach Jaime Lozano faces the task of finalizing his squad and making tough decisions on who will represent Mexico in the upcoming matches.