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Posted October 23, 2013 02:37 · last edited October 23, 2013 06:02


Mexico under new coach Herrera likely will be playing 5 - 3 - 2:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1819158-mexico-why-miguel-herrera-capped-10-america-players-for-el-tri

In defense "we will most likely see five defenders in that line. Miguel Layun will be a thriving force through the left flank. Juan Carlos Valenzuela and Francisco Rodriguez will guard the center of the box, with the help of Rafael Marquez, and Paul Aguilar will take his usual position in the right.

Offence: "America have the second-best offense of the Liga MX, having scored 27 goals so far. Raul Jimenez is one of the few players who have made it to every list of the national team this year. This season, the 22-year-old has scored seven times in 11 games, which means he has 63 percent effectiveness.

Herrera’s teams are known for being good with ball possession, so El Tri's midfield will probably be led by Juan Carlos Medina.


The goalkeeper will be Moises Muñoz. He may not have as much experience as Jesus Corona, but he is playing better in the local tournament. He has conceded eight goals in 12 matchdays. Corona has conceded 14 in 13 matchdays."

Excellent video predicting  Mexican line-up: 5 - 3 - 2 : no overseas players - "I wouldn't be surprised the line-up he'll use against NZ": 

 http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1590575/miguel-herrera-says-carlos-vela-ruled-el-tri-recall?cc=3436

Three centre-backs Valenzuela, Rodriguez and Marquez (when the commentator says Valenzuela in midfield I think he mean Medina, as he already had Valenzuela in defence)

                                                                                    Munoz

                                     Aguilar                   Rodriguez          Marquez      Valenzuela                Layun

                                                                     Lobos                   Medina              Pena     

                                                                                                   

                                                                      Jimenez                        Peralta


Ages of players:                    .                                       33

                                 27                              32                          34                       29                      25

                                                    32                                    30                             23

                                                                     22                                    29  

Well worth a read and containing everything you need to know is this more detailed assessment of  Mexican squad and likely combinations: 

   http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/64698613334/assessing-miguel-herreras-first-squad-selection-for-el                                                 

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Big Pete 65 edited October 23, 2013 06:02

Interesting... seems the Mexican Federation have been disciples of a  3 - 5 - 2 formation until now.

See this video by Mexico's national technical director espousing 3 - 5 - 2 with diagrams:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhhIYPg6LzE

Under new coach Herrera: 

Likely will be 5 - 3 - 2:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1819158-mexico-why-miguel-herrera-capped-10-america-players-for-el-tri

In defense "we will most likely see five defenders in that line. Miguel Layun will be a thriving force through the left flank. Juan Carlos Valenzuela and Francisco Rodriguez will guard the center of the box, with the help of Rafael Marquez, and Paul Aguilar will take his usual position in the right.

Offence: "America have the second-best offense of the Liga MX, having scored 27 goals so far. Raul Jimenez is one of the few players who have made it to every list of the national team this year. This season, the 22-year-old has scored seven times in 11 games, which means he has 63 percent effectiveness.

Herrera’s teams are known for being good with ball possession, so El Tri's midfield will probably be led by Juan Carlos Medina.


The goalkeeper will be Moises Muñoz. He may not have as much experience as Jesus Corona, but he is playing better in the local tournament. He has conceded eight goals in 12 matchdays. Corona has conceded 14 in 13 matchdays."

Excellent video predicting  Mexican line-up: 5 - 3 - 2 : no overseas players - "I wouldn't be surprised the line-up he'll use against NZ": 

 http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1590575/miguel-herrera-says-carlos-vela-ruled-el-tri-recall?cc=3436

Three centre-backs Valenzuela, Rodriguez and Marquez (when the commentator says Valenzuela in midfield I think he mean Medina, as he already had Valenzuela in defence)

                                                                                    Munoz

                                     Aguilar                   Rodriguez          Marquez      Valenzuela                Layun

                                                                     Lobos                   Medina              Pena     

                                                                      Jimenez                        Peralta


Ages of players:                    .                                       33

                                 27                              32                          34                       29                      25

                                                    32                                    30                             23

                                                                     22                                    29  

Well worth a read and containing everything you need to know is this more detailed assessment of  Mexican squad and likely combinations: 

   http://blog.foxsoccer.com/post/64698613334/assessing-miguel-herreras-first-squad-selection-for-el