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Javier Aguirre apuesta por los que sobrevivieron
- Aguirre prioritizes resilience and confidence over injuries in finalizing the 26-man World Cup squad for a home tournament.
- Vega’s return has convinced Aguirre, who notes the knee history but credits recovered form and stamina for his selection prospects.
- Aguirre says he observes players’ mental toughness, adaptation, and behavior beyond on-field performance.
- Preparing the squad involved international tours to test how players handle travel, language, and hotel life.
- Aguirre will choose players who have shown they can rise after setbacks, not just those with the healthiest recent form.
- The coach acknowledges the challenge of selecting 26 players and leaving others out amid frequent fan and media scrutiny.
- Local hosting adds unique pressures and potential boosts; Aguirre sees it as a factor in evaluation.
- Aguirre has maintained a broad player pool during 20 months of observation to ensure a flexible World Cup lineup.
- The planning centers on who can sustain performance across travel, camps, and intense media attention.
- Final selections will mix proven resilience with current form to balance the 26-man World Cup squad.
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