Rafa Marquez Impresses Javier Aguirre as a Coach
Rafa Marquez Impresses in Coaching Role
Javier Aguirre, the head coach of Mexico's football team, expressed his surprise at the coaching capabilities of Rafa Marquez, one of his assistants. Aguirre remarked, “I have been pleasantly surprised. I knew of his natural leadership, but now he’s trained to be a leader.” This statement comes ahead of the friendly match against New Zealand, marking the debut of Aguirre in his latest stint as national coach.
Coaching Transition with Rafa Marquez
In July, Aguirre was appointed coach until the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, after which he will hand over the reins to Marquez, who signed a contract to lead the team into the 2030 World Cup. Aguirre stated, “Rafa has been a great help... he has an excellent background as a player and coach from FC Barcelona.”
- Formation: Aguirre confirmed a 4-2-3-1 system for tomorrow's game.
- Confirmed starters: Raúl Rangel, Luis Romo, and Santiago Giménez.
Exciting Prospects for the Future
Aguirre, who has led Mexico in previous World Cups, is optimistic about hosting in 2026, commenting, “Playing a World Cup at home is unmatched.” Rafa Marquez's leadership could be crucial as they build towards this major event.
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