Confederations Cup 2013 Preview: Mexico

Player to watch out for

Javier Hernandez – Chicharito has been in fine form over the last year with 24 goals for club and country despite not being afforded ample amount of starts for his fantastic performances. Quick, two footed and good in the air, he is a predator and is on top form coming into this tournament. Hernández was the 2011 Gold Cup’s top scorer with seven goals and was named the most valuable player of the tournament, in addition to helping his team to victory in the final which qualified them for the 2013 Confederations Cup. He is the undisputed star of El Tri and any inroads for Mexico into the latter stages of the tournament will depend on his goal-scoring exploits.

Summary

A tough group consisting of Japan, Brazil and Italy means that the Mexicans will have to play out of their skin, defend in an organized manner, pass the ball around patiently and hope that Chicharito and company gobble up the chances in-front of goal to have a realistic chance of getting through the group and winning the Cup.

And finally, here is how the Mexicans are expected to line-up for the tournament:-