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Coach Javier Aguirre presented a list that was a combination of familiar names and some new names, marking a difference from previous call-ups.<\/p>\nWith only a few months left until the new World Cup process, Vasco are starting to build a diverse squad and are looking for replacement players in various positions.<\/p>\n
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\nCoach Javier Aguirre talks about the importance of hosting the World Cup<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n Players not born in Mexico are at the center of debate again<\/h2>\n
One of the most impressive aspects of this team is the presence of six players who were not born on Mexican soil, a topic that is controversial among fans.<\/p>\n
Among them are players such as Julian Qui\u00f1ones and Alvaro Fidalgo, as well as Obed Vargas, Brian Gutierrez, German Belterrame and Richard Ledesma.<\/p>\n
The participation of these players reflects the coaching staff’s openness to the international profile of El Tri’s credentials.<\/p>\n
Youthful presence and balanced average age<\/h2>\n The team also includes five U-23 players, bringing freshness to the team. Among them are Obed Vargas and Brian Gutierrez, who are in both categories.<\/p>\n
Despite the generational composition, the average age of the team is 26 years and 10 months, giving them a combination of experience and youth.<\/p>\n
Also noteworthy is the return of Guillermo Ochoa, who last appeared for the national team in November 2024.<\/p>\n
Key midfield players absent due to injury<\/h2>\n The team will be without its Gold Cup-winning starting midfielder, as Edson Alvarez, Marcel Ruiz and Gilberto Mora are all out with injuries.<\/p>\n
These absences will force Aguirre to rethink the functionality of the central area of \u200b\u200bthe field.<\/p>\n
Midfielder with inferior physique<\/h2>\n Another notable point is the physical profile of the midfield, with none of the players called up being over 1.80 meters tall.<\/p>\n
Players such as Olvelin Pineda, Carlos Rodr\u00edguez and Eric Sanchez stand out for their technique and mobility, but they represent a low level team compared to other international rivals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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