GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio says he was denied top players for the CONCACAF Gold Cup’s knockout rounds because ”our bosses and the clubs themselves” had other ideas.
Seeking to win the Gold Cup for the fourth time in five tournaments, Mexico wanted to use some of the six replacements each team is allowed under tournament rules. He spoke about the idea with his top player pool on June 25, a day after a win over host Russia at the Confederations Cup.
”I met with seven players we thought about bringing to the Gold Cup.