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Brian Gutierrez’s rise, Edson Alvarez’s role and Javier Aguirre's roster decisions - Five keys for Mexico vs Australia | Goal.com UK
- Mexico faces Australia in a Rose Bowl tune-up as Aguirre finalizes his World Cup roster decisions before June 1.
- Gutierrez is pressing to secure a starting XI role, leveraging his rising form since joining from Chicago Fire FC.
- Luis Romo could become a key man, capable of shifting from defense to midfield and driving the attack when needed.
- Álvarez’s role remains unsettled, with options like Lira offering a cleaner on-ball alternative in midfield.
- Australia’s camp in Florida and their World Cup timeline add pressure for Mexico to perform against a capable opponent.
- Santiago Giménez is under the spotlight as he seeks to reassert his status after a quiet spell in Europe.
- Giménez’s continued role could influence El Tri’s attack setup ahead of the World Cup opener.
- Guerra and Aguirre’s tactical decisions loom large as the squad trims to 26 for the World Cup.
- The Rose Bowl encounter doubles as a test of El Tri’s rest defense and ability to convert possession into danger.
- Gutierrez, Romo, and Giménez feature as central figures in El Tri’s evolving build-up plan.
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