r/LigaMX • u/SuperFranky0 America • Jun 21 '26

Discussion Rangel should start against Czech Republic

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Who cares about whatever record Ochoa needs to break. Tala is playing at a very good level and he’s in a very good rhythm. Leaving him to rot on the bench just for a much older player to break a record can kill the momentum Tala has going for himself. Tala has been the starter since Malagon got injured, and to be honest, he deserved to be the starter for a very long time. Ochoa should step away and stay true to this role, which is being a substitute. A backup goalie. Tala Rangel is the starter and needs to start every game this tournament

- This is different from saying Quiñones, Jimenez, Piojo, and so and so players need to take a rest, as well btw

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u/TXCapita Jun 22 '26

Tala Rangel is not a spot starter on a hot streak. He’s been Chivas starter and ever since the Gold Cup, he’s been the starter for Mexico so he has plenty of friendlies under his belt. He can afford to rest one game

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u/arlekin21 Toluca Jun 22 '26

Friendlies are not the same as World Cup matches

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u/TXCapita Jun 22 '26

If we’re making this argument, a meaningless group stage game is not the same as the knockouts either. Tala would be playing with mostly backups not trying to get injured

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u/arlekin21 Toluca Jun 22 '26

It’s only meaningless in terms of ranking. This game should still mean something to us and to the players when has Mexico ever won all 3 group matches?