Only three players with real attacking credentials. Giovani Dos Santos, Carlos Vela on the wings and Gulliermo Franco as centerforward.
Gerardo Torrado will rove up as creative midfielder with his speed and passing abilities while Rafael Marquez and Efrain Juarez are entrusted with holding roles. Ricardo Osorio, Carlos Salcido, Francisco Rodriguez, and Paul Aguilar constitute the back four.
Aguirre is leaving no chances. He is going to rely on the counterattack, hoping to score a quick goal or maybe two, and then close down shop. Mexico tends to fade down the stretch and SA look more dangerous as they go deeper into the game.
He has left a number of attacking options on the bench including Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, Alberto Medina, and Blanco.
Mexico: Oscar Perez, Francisco Rodríguez, Carlos Salcido, Rafael Márquez, Ricardo Osorio, Paul Aguilar, Efraín Juárez, Gerardo Torrado, Carlos Vela, Giovani Dos Santos, Guillermo Franco