Mexican national team He could suffer a serious setback in the last minute of the Round of 16 match against England. Defender Cesar Montes He is unsure whether he will be able to play due to physical discomfort and will be assessed during the warm-up to determine whether he is fit to play.
Cesar Montes, Mexican national team player | MEXPORT
The information was confirmed by TUDN coach Javier Aguirre, who explained that the decision will be made a few minutes before the starting whistle, as soon as the defender completes the pre-match exercises.
In the event that Montes is unable to recover and is not cleared by the medical team, the national strategist announced that Edson Alvarez will take his place in the starting lineup.
Cesar Montes and Edson Alvarez | MEXPORT
Montez’s possible absence would be a major change for the Tricolor, as the player has been one of the pillars of Mexico’s defense throughout the World Cup and a key part of Javier Aguirre’s scheme.
Thus, all eyes will be on Mexico’s warm-up, where it will be decided whether Cesar Montes will be able to take part in the game or Edson Alvarez He will take his place in the landmark match against England for a place in the quarter-finals.
Edson Alvarez at the opening of the World Cup | IMAGO7