Javier Aguirre Makes His First Call Up As National Team Coach For September Friendlies

Javier Aguirre Makes First Call Up as National Team Coach for September Friendlies

Aguirre Names Squad for Upcoming Matches Against Peru and Colombia

Coach Optimistic About Team's Prospects

Newly appointed Mexico national team coach Javier Aguirre has made his first call-up ahead of the team's upcoming friendlies against Peru and Colombia.

The squad includes a mix of experienced players and promising youngsters, with Aguirre looking to build a competitive team capable of challenging for major honors.

Aguirre, who previously coached Mexico from 2001 to 2006, is optimistic about the team's prospects under his leadership.

Key Players Included in Squad

Among the notable inclusions in the squad is Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez, who is set to make his return to the national team after missing the recent Nations League matches due to injury.

Other key players included in the squad are Napoli midfielder Hirving Lozano, Real Betis defender Hector Moreno, and Club America goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.

Aguirre has also handed call-ups to several up-and-coming players, including Santos Laguna forward Eduardo Aguirre and Atlas midfielder Edgar Zaldivar.

Upcoming Friendlies

Mexico will face Peru in a friendly match at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on September 24.

The team will then travel to Santa Clara, California, for a friendly against Colombia on September 27.

These matches will give Aguirre a chance to assess his squad and experiment with different tactics ahead of the team's World Cup qualifiers, which begin in October.

Aguirre's Optimism

Aguirre is confident that Mexico can be a competitive force under his leadership.

"We have a good mix of experienced players and young talents," Aguirre said.

"I am confident that we can build a strong team that can challenge for major honors."