Mexico coach Gerardo Martino to wait until 'last minute' for injured Raul Jimenez and Jesus Corona

12:50 AM ETGerardo Martino said he will wait until Nov. 16 to make a decision about including Raul Jimenez and Jesus Corona in the World Cup roster...

September 27, 2022
5:08 PM

12:50 AM ETGerardo Martino said he will wait until Nov. 16 to make a decision about including Raul Jimenez and Jesus Corona in the World Cup roster. Omar Vega/Getty ImagesMexico men's national team coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino has stated that he will be patient with injured stars Raul Jimenez and Jesus "Tecatito" Corona, hoping that they can make it into the World Cup roster."The only ones who will take us to the last minute are Jesus ['Tecatito' Corona] and Raul [Jimenez]. When the medical staff asked me until when [we can wait], I told them that November 16," said Martino during a news conference ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Colombia at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Cesar Hernandez