‘Chicharito’ Hernández called up for the friendly against the United States? This said Cocca

The Argentinian Diego Coccathe Mexican soccer coach, did not commit to calling Javier ‘Chicharito Hernandez for the friendly match that his team will play against the United States on April 19 in Glendale, Arizona.

“I have to evaluate the player not only for the characteristics, but for the moment he is going through, he is coming out of an injury. Today I can have a list, but I have to wait for the weekend and see how the players finish the games. I have communication with many players to find out what they feel. I spoke with Javier and we will decide what is best, ”he explained this Tuesday at a press conference.

With 52 goals, Hernández, from the American LA Galaxy, is the top scorer for the Mexican team, with whom he played in the World Cups in South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014 and Russia 2018, but was excluded from Qatar 2022.

His separation from Tri took place since 2019 due to indiscipline and little communication with the coach of the past process, the Argentine Gerardo Martino.

Cocca has already met with him, something that Chicharito confirmed last Thursday, so the friendly match against the United States, which will not be a FIFA date, would be an opportunity for Hernández’s return since the duel will face both teams with players from their local leagues.

“I have spoken with more than 45 players who have the possibility of being selected by Mexico. When we consider that the opportunity arrives, we will summon them. Now we will take care of the players of this match”, pointed out the Argentine strategist.

On the risk that facing the United States in a friendly match in which Mexico will not have their figures, just before challenging the North Americans on June 15 in the semifinals of the League of Nations of the Concacaf, Cocca denied that he is under pressure.

“There is no pressure, but rather the privilege of directing another game for the Mexican soccer team, of playing the classic against the United States on their field with the Mexican fans. I’m happy”.

The Argentine claimed to know how important the games against their biggest rival, the United States, are for Mexican fans, so despite not being able to call their best players, they will have a competitive team.

“The rivalry is historic between the United States and Mexico. It is a privilege to be part of this party. We really want to generate a winning mentality and we know that beating the United States would give us an important amount of confidence. We expect a difficult game, ”he sentenced.

EFE.