👊He held nothing back: Javier Aguirre’s big criticism of his players | OneFootball

The Mexican National Soccer Team concluded their 2025 activities with a 2-1 defeat against Paraguay at the Alamodome, prompting boos from the fans. This result, combined with the goalless draw against Uruguay, left Mexico with more doubts than certainties in the last FIFA Date of the year.

Coach Javier Aguirre was blunt in his post-match analysis, pointing out the lack of individual and collective ability in the final third of the field.

Criticism in the Offense

Aguirre expressed his unease with what he saw on the field: "I see things I don't like and that one thinks were already overcome, and you realize with the negative result that they are not..."

The strategist was direct about his players' performance: "I'm not going to single anyone out because I shouldn't, but it's clear that there are players who want and can, and others who want but perhaps cannot, who don't have enough." He lamented the lack of determination to create danger: "You get one-on-one and go back... you cross and it's behind the goal or the opponent takes it away."

The Big Problem of the Defeat

Aguirre admitted that the result could have been worse, as the team became disorganized trying to equalize the score. Mexico was outshot (14-9), a reflection that, despite having possession, they lacked depth. Players like Jesús Orozco and Orbelín Pineda agreed with the coach that there is still much work to be done to be ready for the 2026 World Cup.

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