Mexico returns to action with a clash vs. Saudi Arabia in the Gold Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, 28 June.
Despite topping Group A, El Tri was underwhelming in its first three games of the tournament. Javier Aguirre’s side continued to show a solid defensive backbone, but lack of creativity and punch in the final third remains the biggest issue with the team.
Changes in the starting lineup will happen considering starting center back César Montes is suspended due to yellow card accumulation plus the terrible news that midfielder Luis Chávez tore his ACL in training this week.
Aguirre will likely revert back to a 4-4-2 formation after experimenting with a 4-3-3 during the final game of the group stage. This opens the door for Santiago Gimenez to return to the XI to partner Raúl Jiménez up-front.
Here’s what Mexico’s lineup could look like vs. Saudi Arabia in the Gold Cup quarterfinals.
