Javier Aguirre has made the decision to place Guillermo Ochoa as the starting goalkeeper in the Mexican national football team's match against Honduras, sparking various reactions among fans and sports experts. This decision was announced minutes before the match started, generating controversy around the choice of goalkeeper for this important test in Aguirre's new stage as head of the team.
Since Javier Aguirre took charge of the Tri, Ochoa had not had any playing time, as in the previous call-up, Luis Ángel Malagón was the starter in the matchup against the United States. Many expected Malagón to maintain his position as starting goalkeeper in the match against Honduras; however, Aguirre ultimately opted for Ochoa's experience to guard the Mexican goal. This decision sparked various conflicting opinions.
In light of this situation, sports journalist David Faitelson criticized Javier Aguirre's choice, expressing his disappointment and stating that this decision harms Malagón's career. Faitelson believes it was the right time to give the América goalkeeper the chance in such a demanding scenario as the match against Honduras represented. Faitelson's reaction reflects the debate that emerged around the designation of the starting goalkeeper for this crucial encounter.
On the other hand, coaches tend to have their own perspectives and reasons for making seemingly surprising decisions. The situation posed by Aguirre in choosing Ochoa over Malagón despite the continuity that the latter had experienced has left many football fans uncertain, who are eager to understand the reasons behind this decision.
