The Mexico national team refines the final details for presentation at the World Cup 2026and one of the players who lives this moment with the greatest enthusiasm is Johan Vasquezwho recognized the influence he has had Rafa Marquez within the coaching staff headed by Javier Aguirre.
The Genoa defender assured that the historic former captain of El Tri has been a key piece in improving fundamental aspects of the game, especially starting from the back and handling the ball under pressure.
Johan Vásquez highlights the teaching of Rafa Márquez
A few days after the debut of the Mexican National Team in view of South Africa at the Azteca Stadium, Johan Vasquez highlighted the importance of working alongside a Mexican soccer legend like Rafa Marquez.
“I try to contribute as much as I can from my defensive experience to which Rafa Marquez “He helps me a lot with the ball, not just me, he does it with all of us,” said the defender of Genoa in Italy’s Serie A.
Márquez’s presence in the coaching staff has been valued by several members of the squad, who consider that his international career provides fundamental knowledge to compete at the highest level.
Rafa Márquez’s experience strengthens El Tri
For Johan Vasquezhaving close to a figure who shone in European football and became a reference for the Mexican National Team represents a unique opportunity for growth.
The man from Sonora believes that the teachings of the former Barcelona player have raised the competitive level of the group and have contributed to consolidating a more solid football identity in this stage prior to the World Cup.
Johan Vásquez and Edson Álvarez, a key partnership in defense
In addition to talking about the team’s tactical work, Johan Vasquez He highlighted the connection he maintains with Edson Alvareza teammate with whom he has built a close relationship on and off the court.
“With Edson Alvarez We are like brothers, we have known each other for many years. It is an honor to share the center with him, let’s hope it is neither the last game nor the last World Cup. “We both can’t wait for this to start,” said Vásquez.
The defensive duo aims to be one of the bases of the Mexican team during the tournament, thanks to the international experience accumulated by both players.
Mateo Chávez explains the evolution of the Mexican National Team
For its part, Mateo Chaveza full-back for AZ Alkmaar, assured that the group’s mentality has changed as the start of the season approaches. World Cup 2026.
The young defender explained that during much of the process the main objective was to consolidate a game idea and earn a place in the squad, but now the absolute priority is to add results.
“Today we are with the focus and concentration to go for the 3 points. Before, it was about improving performance and showing yourself to have a place here, but now we know that the result is above everything, we are looking to create a game idea and I feel that we have achieved it,” he explained.
This is how Mateo Chávez handles the pressure of the World Cup debut
Despite the hype surrounding the opening match, Mateo Chavez He assured that he seeks to remain calm and focus only on the present to control his nerves.
The defender explained that he avoids thinking too much about future scenarios and focuses all his energy on daily work with the rest of the squad.
“It helps me not to think too much, to arrive at the game as clear as I can, I like to rule out scenarios that don’t work for me, so I live training day by day. I don’t know if I’m going to play, but my doors are open for whatever they’re going to need from me,” he concluded.
The Mexican National Team gets ready for a historic night
With the support of figures such as Rafa Marquezthe leadership of established players such as Johan Vasquez and Edson Alvarezand the enthusiasm of young talents like Mateo Chavezthe Mexican National Team faces the final stretch of his preparation for the expected debut in the World Cup 2026.
The excitement grows among the fans as El Tri prepares to face South Africa in a match that will mark the beginning of a new page in the history of Mexican soccer.
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