Rodolfo Pizarro has overcome the muscular discomfort that marginalized him from the Gold Cup and will now take the place of Hirving Lozano
Mexico, upon receiving authorization to replace Hirving lozano due to the injury he suffered in the match against Trinidad and Tobago, summoned Rodolfo Pizarro starting with the quarterfinal round that, for El Tri, begins next Saturday with a rival yet to be defined.
Various sources confirmed ESPN that the Inter Miami player will be the one who takes the place left by ‘Chucky’, as long as, as established by the regulations, it is authorized by the Concacaf medical committee.
Rodolfo Pizarro had appeared on the preliminary list issued by Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino, but a muscular issue had marginalized him from the contest in the area and now Hirving lozano He has opened the door for her again.
Pizarro still has a commitment ahead of him with his MLS squad against New England Revolution and, after this duel, he will be able to join Mexico for Saturday’s clash in Phoenix, Arizona.
It should be noted that Lozano’s substitute must leave the list of 60 players that Gerardo Martino delivered before starting the tournament, so names like that of Santiago Gimenez, Roberto de la rosa, David ramirez, Marcel ruiz Y Alejandro Zendejas They could also be considered, in addition to Pizarro, who at this time continues to work with his team in Florida.
Mexico must notify Concacaf of this move no later than 24 hours before their quarterfinal match on Saturday.
For now, the tricolor team remains in Dallas after the match against El Salvador and will remain in Texas until next Thursday, the day on which it will make the trip to Phoenix, the venue for the quarterfinal match.