Johan Vásquez became the starter for El Tri and the Mexican defense's mistakes were evident

Defender Johan Vásquez was chosen by Gerardo Martino as a left-sided center-back to accompany César Montes in that area of the field and thus defend the lower zone of the Mexican national team in the game against the United States at the Azteca Stadium.

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Although Héctor Moreno was expected to be the starter and commander of the backline, due to his experience and seniority in the team, Gerardo Martino determined that the Monterrey player is not at his best individually and chose Johan in his place.

Vásquez is an immovable starter with Genoa, so the South American tactician trusted in the 23-year-old's current form, which is why he teamed up with 'Cachorro' Montes.

What were the errors in the defense?

The reality is that there was only one dangerous play for the USMNT, which occurred on the right flank of the Stars and Stripes, so the defenders on the Mexican team's left side of the field were in charge of covering them.

Gerardo Arteaga and Johan Vásquez were involved in that play. In a pass to Timothy Weah that went past the left-back, Johan came out of his zone and went to cover the Lille player's cross, but his sweep could not cover the ball, a situation that left Pulisic one-on-one against Guillermo Ochoa, who heroically saved the Chelsea player's shot.

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Johan has accumulated 22 games in the Italian season, 21 of which have been as a starter, he has played more than 1,800 minutes and has been key in the last few games to give his team hope for salvation in the category.

This was the only change Martino made for the game against the U.S. team, as the rest of the lineup remained intact with Guillermo Ochoa in goal, while Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, and Gerardo Arteaga would compliment the defense.

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