Rafael Márquez’s first concentration as coach of the Mexican national team suffered a new change. César Montes was out of the call due to a scratch in the glut that was already dragging from his club, the Lokomotiv Moscow.
The defense arrived in Mexico with the inconvenience and was evaluated during the concentration. After studies by the medical body, it was determined that he is not in a position to continue with the group and will return to Russia to continue his recovery.
In the face of Montes, Rafa Márquez called Dagoberto Espinoza, defense of America, to join the Mexican national team.
The 22-year-old will not be available for the debut against Colombia, as he will join the team after the game America will play against Necaxa. He is scheduled to postpone with the Tri next week in New Jersey to prepare the match against Peru.
The Mexican team? Cesar Montes will cause a drop from the team for a small scratch in the glut and will return to Russia to rehabilitate with his club.Dagoberto Espinoza, from America, will take his place, but until September 27 in New Jersey. pic.twitter.com/otCyniqTzK
The drop in Montes represents one of the first moves in the call for Marquez, who barely begins his process at the head of the national team after the 2026 World Cup.
Santiago Giménez’s situation also generated attention during Wednesday’s training at the High Performance Center.
FC Porto's forward performed differentiated work due to muscle discomfort. Reports point out that the problem is not considered serious and there is expectation that he may be re-incorporated to work with the group.
Meanwhile, Hirving “Chucky” Lozano and Germán Berterame, two of the novels in Marquez’s first call, participated with a good pace in the interests.
The practice was open to the media, one of the first signs of the change in the dynamics around the selection during the start of Márquez’s management.
After the match against the Colombians, the Tri will continue its tour of the United States with four preparation matches:
The Mexican national team will have four commitments in U.S. territory during this FIFA Day, in which Marquez will start testing his first ideas and evaluating the footballers that are part of his new project.
For Dagoberto Espinoza, the Montes drop also opens the door to his first call with the major team, while Márquez must adjust his defense before facing Colombia in Baltimore.
