ESPN Digital lists the elements that represent the hope of having a fresh and renewed Tri in the next World Cup
Marcelo Flores ended up handing out autographs in the last game of 2021 of the Mexican teamwhile Santiago ‘Chaquito’ Giménez begins to earn a place in Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino’s squad, they are part of the new generation of footballers, who aim to Qatar 2022. These are some of the ones on that list:
The new blood of the Tri that excites for Qatar 2022. ESPN Digital
The illusion of retaining Marcelo Flores
Marcelo Flores He is one of the most outstanding youngsters in England, with Arsenal, and he fights for it Mexico to Canada. The Tricolor has gone ahead with the midfielder, by summoning him to Gerardo Martino’s team, although the final decision has not been made.
Santiago Giménez, in search of being the scorer
Santiago Gimenez He is 19 years old and was born in Argentina, but since he was young he became a naturalized Mexican. He was trained in Liga MX and, despite the fact that the albiceleste has looked for him, he has commented that his dream is to go to the World Cup with him Tricolor. It is becoming more frequent in Gerardo Martino’s calls.
Alexis Vega, the figure in the bronze medal
Alexis Vega shone at Tokyo 2020, to the point of finishing among the top three in the group stage. In Chivas it has been difficult for him to recover his level and the injuries have taken him away from the Mexican teambut at 24 years old, he aims to be in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Johan Vásquez, renewal in central defense
John Vasquez went to Italy, after winning bronze at Tokyo 2020. He has been called by Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino to the Mexican team and it is expected that he will be the replacement in the central defense, before the veteran of players like Héctor Moreno.
Carlos Acevedo, the irruption in the goal
Charles Acevedo was consolidated as Santos’ starter and in his first call to the Mexican team debuted. The carom that caused the absence of Guillermo Ochoa and the injury of Alfredo Talavera, caused the Shire goalkeeper to come out, with a good performance in his first game with the Tricolor.
Erik Lira, jewel of Pumas
Erik Lyra He arrived at Pumas in silence, in 2020, from Necaxa. The midfielder has earned a place in the university’s starting 11 and draws attention in the Tricolorfor which he is considered part of the new blood of the national team.
Uriel Antuna, one of ‘Tata»s favorites
Uriel Antuna He has been offered to several Liga MX teams, due to his irregular performance in Chivas, but he is one of Gerardo Martino’s favorites, due to the performance he has had in the Tricolor. His speed and dribbling are key factors heading into Qatar 2022.