Call-Ups for August 12th

Javier Aguirre has released his list of players called up for the game against the US down at the Azteca.

Despite the rumors, ‘Conejo’ Perez is not on the roster. Ochoa and Corona are the two on the list, and it seems safe to assume that Ochoa will be under the sticks for the game against the US.

Juarez, Castro, and Magallon will be returning after the stint with the national team. The only one that is surprising is Castro. He had decent performances, but at other times it was a wonder why he was there.
Marquez, Osorio, and Salcido are on the list. Marquez said that he’d be ready to play about 45 mins(coming back from his injury, not the time allotted for a red card), but I didn’t think that Osorio was ready.
Aaron Galindo from Chivas, and Oscar Rojas from America are also on the defense.
I’m surprised that Fausto Pinto has been left out since he did a a good job at the Gold Cup. Maybe facing the more physical players of the US kept him out?

In the midfield Gerardo Torrado and Israel Castro are back. Also, Andres Guardado and Cuautemoc Blanco. I’m not really sure if Blanco’s inclusion is right. Sure, he’ll add that creativity, but it’s also time to let go of this player.

Up front Medina, Giovani, Vela, Sabah, and Franco are back. Not really surprising since they performed well in the Gold Cup, although Medina may have to more consistency finding the net.
Nery Castillo is also on the list. It’s surprising since he doesn’t seem to get playing time with his club, and on the latest call ups has underperformed.
I’m surprised that Pablo Barrera was left out. He came in a as a substitute and performed well during games.

So who deserves to be here, and who doesn’t?

Any surprises?

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