La Celeste depends on a victory to reach the knockouts. Mexico does not want to be sent back home in shame after two consecutive defeats.
The third game of the group stage offers Chile and Peru (already qualified with four points) a perfect opportunity to try different alternatives in their formation while at the same time cleaning their discipline record.
Matias Fernandez and Alexis Sanchez have been the back bone of Claudio Borghi's successful scheme in the last games, building strong attacks thanks to Mauricio Isla's and Arturo Vidal's security in the midfield.
Sanchez and Vidal won't be part of the starting eleven, for they've already been booked once and another yellow card could compromise their presence in the next game. Is Chile a serious contender without WonderBoy?
Peruvian coach Sergio Markarian is likely to follow Borghi's example and give Paolo Guerrero and Juan Vargas a day-off, as their presence will be mandatory for Peru if they are to reach the semi-finals. Do you think Peru can survive the American fight without their two brightest stars?
I believe Borghi's organic scheme does not rely on names and is likely to crush Peru with a sheer demonstration of football. Let's not forget the team that finishes second in Group C faces Argentina in quarters.
Uruguay and Mexico live a different reality, and depend on a victory to reach the next round. I believe Uruguay is a natural candidate for the title, and as such is likely to grow stronger in times of great need, unlike the highly inexperienced Mexico's U-22 National Football Team.
I think Uruguay should take advantage of their physical and aerial superiority to bag the three points.
Edinson Cavani's injury could eventually be in Uruguay's best interest, for Alvaro Gonzalez and Cebolla Rodriguez provide more versatility to Uruguay's attack, mandatory to overwhelm a fast rival as Mexico.
I don't think the lack of international experience of the Mexican squad is a valid excuse. Venezuela and Peru are leaders of their respective groups and it wouldn't be wise to say they have that kind of expertise.
I believe Giovanni Dos Santos' individual capabilities can make things extremely difficult for Uruguay, but is this enough to give Mexico a place among America's fittest? Who do you think will be the one to join Chile and Peru to the next round?
Matias Fernandez and Alexis Sanchez have been the back bone of Claudio Borghi's successful scheme in the last games, building strong attacks thanks to Mauricio Isla's and Arturo Vidal's security in the midfield.
Sanchez and Vidal won't be part of the starting eleven, for they've already been booked once and another yellow card could compromise their presence in the next game. Is Chile a serious contender without WonderBoy?
Peruvian coach Sergio Markarian is likely to follow Borghi's example and give Paolo Guerrero and Juan Vargas a day-off, as their presence will be mandatory for Peru if they are to reach the semi-finals. Do you think Peru can survive the American fight without their two brightest stars?
I believe Borghi's organic scheme does not rely on names and is likely to crush Peru with a sheer demonstration of football. Let's not forget the team that finishes second in Group C faces Argentina in quarters.
Uruguay and Mexico live a different reality, and depend on a victory to reach the next round. I believe Uruguay is a natural candidate for the title, and as such is likely to grow stronger in times of great need, unlike the highly inexperienced Mexico's U-22 National Football Team.
I think Uruguay should take advantage of their physical and aerial superiority to bag the three points.
Edinson Cavani's injury could eventually be in Uruguay's best interest, for Alvaro Gonzalez and Cebolla Rodriguez provide more versatility to Uruguay's attack, mandatory to overwhelm a fast rival as Mexico.
I don't think the lack of international experience of the Mexican squad is a valid excuse. Venezuela and Peru are leaders of their respective groups and it wouldn't be wise to say they have that kind of expertise.
I believe Giovanni Dos Santos' individual capabilities can make things extremely difficult for Uruguay, but is this enough to give Mexico a place among America's fittest? Who do you think will be the one to join Chile and Peru to the next round?
