Tuesday, November 19

El Tri without a leader: Gerardo Martino could miss Mexico's next two games


En caso de que Martino no pueda estar presente, Jorge Theiler tomaría su lugar.
In case Martino cannot be present, Jorge Theiler would take his place.

Photo: Etzel Espinosa / Imago7

Mexico will start his pre-World Cup path towards Qatar 2022 . The Concacaf Playoffs begin for El Tri with a series of three major games. After the debut of the Aztec team against Jamaica , the set of Gerardo Martino will have a couple of visits before Costa Rica and Panama. Without However, for the double date away from home, El Tri would not have “El Tata” from the bench due to health problems in his eyes.

This Thursday the coach of the Mexican National Team, Gerardo Martino, will undergo an eye examination for a retinal detachment. We will have to wait to find out if he will be able to lead in Costa Rica and Panama, in the World Cup qualifier. @ CentralFOXMX @ FOXSportsMX

– Carlos Rodrigo Hernández (@crh_oficial) September 2, 2021

Reports indicate that Gerardo Martino has a detached retina , which is why you will have a consultation with specialized doctors who will determine if you can travel to the next commitments. The pressure inside an airplane could further damage the situation with your eyes . Under these conditions, Mexico could have an interim coach in its first two visits.

The replacement of Gerardo Martino

In case the Argentine cannot assume the bench of El Tri, Jorge Theiler, his assistant, would be in charge of taking the reins of the selection in foreign lands. It is worth mentioning that Theiler has already assumed the direction of Mexico on several occasions, so will not be something new for him.

“There was only one protagonist on the fields and that was the Mexico Team and unfortunately the ball didn’t want to go in… we couldn’t win the game” -Jorge Theiler # UNTMojoSu 21 pic.twitter.com/rVsF0IT9bu

– Lesly Juarez (@_leslyjuarezz) July 14, 2021

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