The coach of the Mexican Javier Aguirre, called on Thursday to nine players from European clubs who are fighting for against New Zealand in the second game in preparation towards the World Cup in South Africa, including brothers Dos Santos.
The coach of the Mexican Javier Aguirre, called on Thursday to nine players from European clubs who are fighting for against New Zealand in the second match of preparation toward the World South Africa,
jogos de futebol,including brothers Dos Santos.
Mexico began on Wednesday the final stage of their preparation for the World Cup just a 5-0 rout of Bolivia.
The invitation of 18 players highlights the second call of the youth Jonathan Dos Santos, midfielder for Barcelona of Spain and brother of Giovanni Dos Santos, who was also called.
"This presents another opportunity to be with the selection and nicer to be with my brother, is a dream that we had from little ones, and finally they will be met. I feel much better and have more confidence, he will give me plenty of advice, "said Jonathan Dos Santos told Mexican radio station Estadio W
Dos Santos was called up for the first time the "Tri" as Mexicans call their selection, in September 2009 for a friendly match against Colombia.
Mexico and New Zealand will meet March 3 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, on States USA.
At the meeting, the Mexican national team used for the first time ever a uniform black, the same as that used in some World Cup matches.
Before opening on June 11 before the World Cup host South Africa in Group A competition, which also include Uruguay and France, the Mexican team will face defending champion Italy, England, Holland and probably Portugal.
Also play against Korea North, Iceland, Ecuador, Senegal and Chile.
"The truth, that I hoped I would call, I thank you and try to take the opportunity if I'm getting Aguirre and God wants to be the squad for the World Cup," said Dos Santos.
Then the full list of the 18-man squad released by the Mexican Football Federation (Femexfut):
Goalkeepers: Luis Ernesto Michel (Guadalajara), Jonathan Orozco (Monterrey).
Midfielders: Gerardo Torrado (Cruz Azul), Israel Castro (Pumas UNAM), Andres Guardado (Deportivo La Coruna, Spain), Jonathan Dos Santos (Barcelona, Spain), Braulio Luna (San Luis).
Forwards: Aldo de Nigris (Monterrey), Carlos Vela (Arsenal), Javier Hernandez (Guadalajara), Giovani Dos Santos (Galatasaray, Turkey), Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Veracruz).