The Mexican National Team has unveiled its final roster for the 2026 World Cup and the name that has paralyzed the digital conversation is that of César “Chino” Huerta.
In an electrifying edition of “Los Jefes Deportes”, the star production of Nueva Network and QuéOnnda, the hottest debate table in sports journalism analyzed the surprises and absences that will mark the course of Javier Aguirre’s team.
The return of “Chino” and the dilemma of the extremes
The “Leader of the Pack”, Alvaro Morales, opened the debate by questioning the inclusion of Huerta.
“El Brujo” Morales acknowledged that, although Huerta’s injuries affected him in Europe, his ability to generate unbalance on the flanks is a necessary variant for a “Tricolor” that usually looks flat in attack.
At the table, the analysis became intense with the participation of Fernando Ceballos (the “Chiva number one”), the historic Rodrigo “Pony” Ruiz -master of that position- and the experienced Dionisio Estrada.
Among the most hotly debated points was whether Huerta will play on the right to replace “Piojo” Alvarado who, according to Morales, “doesn’t send a damn good cross,” or whether he will stay on the left to take advantage of his mid-range shot.
Veto to MLS? The Berterame case and the Fidalgo factor
One of the most controversial moments of the program was the revelation about Germán Berterame.
Fernando Ceballos dropped the scoop: Javier “Vasco” Aguirre would have sidelined the striker after his departure to the MLS to play with Messi in Miami.
“Six months before the World Cup, he didn’t like the fact that he was starting from scratch in a league he doesn’t consider optimal for the pace of competition,” the table noted.
On the other hand, the inclusion of Álvaro Fidalgo generated a clash of opinions.
While Morales and Estrada questioned whether the American player really makes a difference, Ceballos defended to the death that any player in the big leagues of Europe has to be in the World Cup because of the level of training he handles.
Expert analysis: An elite production
Los Jefes Deportes is not only a debate program, it is a sports lecture backed by the trajectory of its hosts:
Álvaro Morales: The referent of opinion journalism, known for his frontal and unfiltered style.
Dionisio Estrada: An iron analyst with decades of experience in the field.
Fernando Ceballos: The authorized voice to talk about the Rebaño Sagrado and the internal Selection.
Rodrigo “Pony” Ruiz: Mexican soccer legend who provides the technical vision that only someone who has been on the field can give.
El “Tuca” Ferretti: Who provides his tactical vision on the current situation of Pumas and Cruz Azul.
The 26 who will seek glory
Goalkeepers: Ochoa, Rangel, Acevedo.
Defenders: Montes, Vázquez, Sánchez, Reyes.
Media: Edson Alvarez, Fidalgo, Luis Chavez, Romo.
Forwards: Chino Huerta, Quiñones, Raúl Jiménez, Santi Giménez.
Is “Chino” Huerta the piece Mexico was missing or a risky bet by Vasco? Tune in to the full episode on QuéOnnda TV and leave us your opinion.
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