As head coach Javier Aguirre ready his beginning lineup for Mexico’s upcoming worldwide pleasant, the nationwide staff suffered an surprising setback in Oakland, California. Simply 5 days earlier than El Tri faces Japan on the historic Oakland Coliseum, thieves broke into the staff’s tools truck and stole coaching supplies.
In response to ESPN, the theft occurred in the course of the evening. The assailants broke the locks on the utility truck and rapidly eliminated a big trunk containing resistance bands and rolls of coaching gear used throughout apply classes. Although the stolen gadgets didn’t embody participant valuables or match tools, the incident raised issues about staff safety whereas on U.S. soil.
Native authorities have launched a full investigation to determine the people accountable. Surveillance footage and witness accounts are anticipated to play a key position in tracing how the theft unfolded.
A high-profile incident in Oakland
The situation of the theft provides one other layer of intrigue. The Oakland Coliseum, as soon as house to the NFL’s Raiders and MLB’s Athletics, has seen its share of historic sporting occasions. However now it serves because the stage for a worrying off-field storyline simply days earlier than Mexico’s match in opposition to Japan.
Whereas the theft itself could in a roundabout way have an effect on Mexico’s efficiency, it represents a distraction throughout what ought to have been a targeted coaching camp. The Mexican Soccer Federation has but to launch an official assertion, although inside stories recommend they’re cooperating carefully with Oakland police.
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Mexico’s September FIFA friendlies
Regardless of the setback, Mexico will proceed preparations for its two friendlies throughout the September FIFA window:
- September 6 vs. Japan – 10:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM Mexico Metropolis
- September 9 vs. South Korea – 9:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM Mexico Metropolis
Each matches are seen as beneficial alternatives for Aguirre to check his squad forward of the upcoming CONCACAF calendar and the long-term build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by america, Mexico, and Canada.
Full squad referred to as up by Javier Aguirre
- Goalkeepers: Luis Malagón (América), Raúl Rangel (Chivas), Carlos Moreno (Pachuca)
- Defenders: Jorge Sánchez (Cruz Azul), Rodrigo Huescas (Copenhagen), César Montes (Lokomotiv), Johan Vásquez (Genoa), Jesús Orozco Chiquete (Cruz Azul), Mateo Chávez (AZ Alkmaar), Jesús Gallardo (Toluca), Juan José Sánchez Purata (Tigres UANL)
- Midfielders: Edson Álvarez (Fenerbahce), Marcel Ruiz (Toluca), Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Orbelín Pineda (AEK Athens), Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul), Erick Sánchez (América)
- Forwards: Roberto Alvarado (Chivas), Diego Lainez (Tigres), Raúl Jiménez (Fulham), Santiago Giménez (AC Milan), Germán Berterame (Monterrey), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Hirving Lozano (San Diego FC)
