Mexico on alert! Quiñones and Jiménez doubtful for Márquez's first squad | OneFootball

Rafael Márquez’s first squad call-up as head coach of the Mexican National Team could suffer two major absences. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez, two of El Tri’s main attacking leaders during the last World Cup, are doubtful for the upcoming matches due to physical issues.

According to consulted sources, the Mexican National Team’s coaching staff is monitoring the progress of both forwards. If either of them is not in optimal condition, he will not be called up in order to avoid any risk of a more serious injury.

Julián Quiñones, awaiting his progress

The case of Julián Quiñones is drawing special attention. The Al Qadisiya attacker is dealing with a muscle issue that could leave him out of Márquez’s first squad list.

Although the striker’s camp remains hopeful that he can take part with Mexico, the coaching staff prefers to wait for the medical reports before making a final decision.

Quiñones is also coming off an outstanding year and is currently among the nominees for the Ballon d’Or, so the National Team does not intend to risk him if he is not fully recovered.

If he ultimately cannot attend, Hugo Camberos appears as one of the alternatives already being considered within Mexico’s national team setup for this FIFA window.

Raúl Jiménez is also doubtful

Raúl Jiménez’s situation arose during the match between Wolverhampton and Everton in the Carabao Cup.

In the 38th minute, the striker tried to help defensively in a challenge for the ball and ended up feeling discomfort in his knee. Although he tried to continue on the pitch, the discomfort persisted and he had to leave the match.

Wolverhampton’s medical staff will have to determine the extent of the issue before Mexico makes a decision on his call-up.

‘Hormiga’ González emerges as an alternative

In the event of Jiménez’s absence, Armando ‘Hormiga’ González could be given an opportunity with the Mexican National Team.

The Mexican striker is in good form with Olympiakos in Greece, and his performances have made him one of the alternatives to strengthen El Tri’s attack.

The situation of both forwards will be closely monitored over the coming days. Rafael Márquez hopes to have both of his main attacking leaders available, but the priority will be to assess their physical condition before finalizing the squad list for the matches against Colombia, Peru, the United States, and Chile.

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