The clash between the Liga MX and MLS will be an amazing matchup at the Allianz Field on Wednesday.However some big names from boththe Liga MX and MLSwon’t play in this matchup. For example, Guillermo Ochoa, Andre-Pierre Gignacand Florian Thauvin won’t take part on this game.
The criteria is not the sameto be selected for either the MLS or the Liga MX squads. For example, Lorenzo Insignewasn’t selected to play in the MLS All-Star game, but he will be representing the MLS in the Skills Challenge on Tuesday.
As well asAlexis Vega will play for Liga MX in the Skills Challenge but won’t take part on the All-Star Game. However, the 29-year-old player won’t be representing the Liga MX at all. Check out the reason why right below.
Florian Thauvin won’t play for the All-Star Liga MX team
Florian Thauvin was one of the biggest new signings for the current Liga MX season. That’s why when the Liga MX team was announced it came as a surprise that the French player wasn’t considered among the 26-man squad list.
In the 2022 Liga MX Clausura, Thauvin played 28 games and registered 5 goals with 3 assists for Tigres UANL. In fact, he made his first goal after only two games. However, he struggled to maintain a good overall performance.
That’s why when theGolden Ball 2021-22 winners and the best XI came out, he wasn’t considered. Therefore, Tigres UANL have three players listed for the 2022 MLS All-Star game for the All-Star Liga MX team. Those players are defenderJesús Angulo,midfielder Guido Pizarroand strikerLuis Quiñones.