Mexico's summer begins Wednesday night with Tata Martino coaching just his third match in charge of El Tri in a pre-Gold Cup friendly against Venezuela.
The game is taking place in Atlanta, where Martino used to coach. But he may not have had as much time to catch up with old friends as he would've hoped. Injuries and withdrawals have left Martino's squad a bit thin.
Not at the Gold Cup at all? Because of withdrawal: Hector Herrera (preparing transfer), Jesus "Tecatito" Corona (dispute with Martino), Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez (birth of child), Carlos Vela (focusing elsewhere) and Javier Aquino (reportedly rejected approaches).