Why Miguel Herrera Must Not Call Up Carlos Vela to Mexico Squad

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Published: October 24, 2014

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Mexico is set to face the Netherlands and Belarus next month. Both matches will take place in Europe, which makes it easier for the Mexicans playing abroad to join the team—not Carlos Vela, though.

In September, Miguel Herrera said to ESPN (h/t FourFourTwo) that he would give the Real Sociedad forward the chance to join the team after a three-year hiatus. The last time Vela wore "La Verde" was in a friendly against Venezuela, in March 2011.

The player talked about the matter in a press conference, with his comments passed on by Inside Spanish Football: "So far I have not spoken to anyone and I don't think this is the time to talk about the national team because we are in a delicate situation on our club now, and I'm just thinking in getting back to my best level, because if you're not at your best, you aren't useful anywhere."

So far, Vela has refused to play for El Tri three times. The first one when he asked not to be capped for the squad that would represent Mexico in the 2012 Summer Olympics, per Goal.com.

Then, when Jose Manuel de la Torre was still in command, Vela also opted out from the senior team that would play the Hexagonal, due to personal issues, via Goal.com. 

Last but not least, when Herrera took over the team, Vela shared a letter in Spanish in which he said that mentally he wasn't 100 percent to represent or be part of the squad.



Ultimately, Mexico arrived in Brazil to surprise the world, thanks to a whole new mindset and playing strategy. The players poured out their hearts and worked Herrera's 3-5-2 beautifully.

The team was flexible, adapting the defense to a five-man line in games that demanded more focus in the back bone (vs. Brazil), and letting Miguel Layun and Paul Aguilar (full-backs) join the attack to push their rivals (vs. Croatia).

The squad's performanc...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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