The coach of the Mexican National Team, Javier Aguirre, emphasized the importance of calling up players at their best and most useful moments, considering tactical decisions based on the opponent. Aguirre pointed out that both Raúl Jiménez and Santiago Giménez can fit into the same tactical scheme, leaving open the possibility that both may share the field.
The National Team will face Canada in the semifinals of the Concacaf Nations League, and the uncertainty about who will be the starting forward between Raúl Jiménez and Santiago Giménez is one of Aguirre's main dilemmas. Although the coach did not reveal his decision, he stated that both forwards have the quality to start as starters.
While Giménez has had outstanding performance at Feyenoord and later at Milan, scoring 16 goals in the current season despite some injuries, Jiménez has also been fundamental at Fulham, accumulating 12 goals in 33 matches. Despite Giménez's higher effectiveness, his performance with the National Team has been more discreet compared to Jiménez.
Jiménez, on his part, has maintained a good scoring streak with the National Team, scoring in his last three games. With 35 goals, he is tied with Javier Hernández as the fourth all-time leading scorer for the National Team. Jiménez's experience and slightly better current form could tip the balance in his favor to be the starting forward in the next match.
