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The European leagues generated major obstacles for this FIFA date to develop normally . The clubs of the old continent denied their players to attend their respective teams, a decision that has diminished the national teams. Mexico tried to bring until the last minute a Raúl Jiménez , but finally the Wolverhampton striker did not receive permission from his club and will not be able to join El Tri.
The Aztec forward was expected to return to play with the Mexican team after a year of absence. However, from the Premier League denied him permission and in this way it became the second confirmed loss of Mexico ; the first was Johan Vásquez , new defender of Genoa of Italy.
📄 | NOTE @ Raul_Jimenez9 will not join our concentration for the moment. @ santigim 10 enters his place for the match 🆚 🇯🇲.
Here more info. ➡️ https://t.co/T9IDdylWiI#PasiónyPride | # FMFporOurFootball pic.twitter.com/Mve4pNE4XH – National Team (@miseleccionmx) September 1, 1200
Mexico tried to bring Jiménez until the last moment
The Mexican Football Federation did everything possible for the Aztec striker to wear the colors of El Tri again. This was pointed out by its leaders who hope that FIFA will take the pertinent measures so that these obstacles are not recurrent.
“To get Until the last instances with FIFA, so that they see that our position is clear, understanding that the clubs are bound by FIFA date. If it is not given, the sanctions that may be given are in the hands of FIFA, ”said Gerardo Torrado, director general of the FMF.
However, Torrado made it clear that they did everything in their power to bring the forward back to the national team . “ He has gotten everything, they have reached the last instances with FIFA, hoping to have Raúl , we hope the final resolution. It is an issue that will not be resolved tomorrow, we will focus on fighting this match with very capable people, which is the start of the tie heading to Qatar, the importance of starting with the right foot is key, “he said.
In this sense, Jiménez will miss the first three games in Mexico. Responsibility for the attack will fall on Rogelio Funes Mori. The “Twin” will be the spearhead for the matches against Jamaica, Costa Rica and Panama.
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