Two nations looking to return to form will do battle today in an international friendly between Mexico and Honduras. The match scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET will be held at NRG Stadium in Houston and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on ESPN2 and Univision Deportes.
What They're Saying
Mexico head coach Miguel Herrera (via Medio Tiempo): "I don't think any player should be distracted. That's why they have agents and representatives to take care of all that. I think that [the players] are aware that they're about to play in a tournament. I'm very calm. I'm not thinking about [my job security]. I'm concentrating on the Gold Cup."
Honduras head coach Jorge Luis Pinto (via ESPN FC): "The challenge has been for the players to take on board the message. I think once the players take it on, we'll have a team that is more advanced in everything we are looking for. I want my team to play at our rhythm and not to the rhythm of the [largely pro-Mexico] crowd. Mexico is undoubtedly a protagonist in this region. I like it. It's motivating. The fans help, and I love it."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Much is being said about the future of Javier Hernandez. In seven starts with Real Madrid, the 27-year-old finished with seven goals and four assists.
Mexico's Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Ochoa; Layun, Reyes, Rodriguez, Aguilar; Guardado, Vazquez, Herrera, Esquivel; Vela, Hernandez
Honduras' Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Escober; Beckeles, Figueroa, Figueroa, Palacios; Mejía, Acosta; Garcia, Martinez, Najar; Lozano
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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