Javier Hernandez out of Mexico squad
Real Madrid striker is expected to feature in Gold Cup in July
Bogota: Real Madrid striker Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez has not been named by Mexico coach Miguel Herrera in his 23-man squad for the Copa America that will be played in Chile from June 11 to July 4. Hernandez is expected to instead feature in the Gold Cup in July, as Mexico prepare for two tournaments this summer. Mexico are in Group ‘A’ with hosts Chile, Ecuador, and Bolivia in the tournament which runs from June 11 to July 4.
Rodriguez, Falcao picked for Colombia
Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez and Manchester United’s Radamel Falcao have been named in Colombia coach Jose Pekerman’s preliminary 30-man squad for the Copa America in Chile.
Pekerman has also called up two newcomers — Santa Fe defender Francisco Meza and Equidad goalkeeper Cristian Bonilla — with Carlos Valdes, Luis Fernando Muriel and Edwin Valencia returning to the group.
The coach of the 2001 champions will cut the squad to 23 on June 1. Colombia, fourth in the FIFA rankings behind Germany, Argentina and Belgium, are in Group ‘C’ with Venezuela, Brazil and Peru.
Tevez, Pastore named in Argentina side
Carlos Tevez and Javier Pastore, overlooked for the 2014 World Cup, have been named alongside Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Ezequiel Lavezzi in Argentina’s preliminary 30-man squad for the Copa America. Coach Gerardo Martino will cut the list to 23 on June 1.
However Mauro Icardi, the third highest scorer in Serie ‘A’ with 18 goals for Inter Milan, has been overlooked again, with Martino spoilt for choice among the strikers. Argentina have been drawn in Group ‘B’ with Paraguay, Uruguay and Jamaica. Jamaica and Mexico have been handed invitations to South American event.