Jaime Lozano explains why Raul Jimenez started against Ghana

Jaime LozanoThe coach of the Mexican national team surprised him The series against GhanaSince they appeared in it Guillermo Ochoa and Raul JimenezTwo players with complicated current affairs at Salernitana and Fulham respectively.

Of the two, however, it was Jimenez who stood out the most He has not scored in the Premier League since March 2022 And it has declined in terms of performance with the Cottagers, leaving that situation Santiago GimenezA projected starter.

A native of Fëanur Has scored 12 goals this season of the Eredivisie, but that wasn’t enough to get him into the starting 11, which is probably Jimmy’s best at the moment. The strategist should have clarified what led to the decision to bench him.

“On what basis is my decision? On the competitor… He scored three goals in two games It’s not that Shanti hasn’t done it, the two of them now joined by Henry (Martin) seems to me to be a good match.”

Celebrated with a clean sheet against Ghana

With respect Mexico won 2-0 against GhanaThe tricolor strategist appreciated the order they had in the lower zone Two goals against Australia and three goals against Uzbekistan.

“From where we were in September to where we are today, keeping the nil at the back and being clear on the ball has stood out the most. I loved the team beyond the ending“.

Lozano was able to work for the first time Hirving LozanoHe scored the first goal against an African team.

“He seems very dedicated, wants to help the national team and wants to have a successful process. I think he is a great reference for the national team.”