Trending topics:
World Cup Qualifiers

Why is Hirving Lozano not playing for Mexico against Jamaica?

Napoli forwardHirving Lozano will not bewith the Mexicannational team for their upcoming World Cup Qualifier against Jamaica atNational Stadium Independence Park in Kingston. Here, find out why.

Published by

By martina alcheva

Hirving Lozano of Mexico
© Hector Vivas/Getty ImagesHirving Lozano of Mexico

Mexico will travel toKingston face Jamaicaat the Independence Park on Thursday, January 27, 2021, at 7:00PM (ET), in theFinal Round Matchday 9 of the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers 2022. This will be their jubilee 30th overall meeting. Mexico are the favorites in head-to-head clashes, having celebrated 20 victories; Jamaica have wonsixtimes to this day, and the remaining three games have ended in a draw.

Their most recent match was played on September 2, 2021, whenEl Tri snatched a late 2-1 thriller triumphover the Reggae Boyz in their first2022 World Cup qualifier match. It promises to be an even more exciting clash as these two countries clash again in the Third Stage of the CONCACAF World Cup 2022 Qualifiers.

Several key players of the Mexican squad will miss this Matchday 9 clash, and Napoli wingerHirving Lozano is one of them. Here you will find out why the 26-year-old Mexicointernationalis out of this matchup.

Advertisement

Why isn’t Hirving Lozano playing for Mexicoagainst Jamaica?

Hirving Lozano had been called up by Gerardo Martino for the three upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in late January and early February. However, he will miss the first of the three matches.

Advertisement

The reason why “Chucky Lozano” has been ruled out of the Jamaica clashhas nothing to do with COVID-19, which he recovered from a couple of weeks ago, orany injuries. The right-winger is, in fact,is suspended for accumulating yellow cards.

Lozano received the first yellow card during El Tri’s visit to El Salvador. After putting up with a couple of tough tackles, he went for the revenge, charging into a rival, and ended up with the first warning. Against Canada, meanwhile, an unnecessary foul on Stephen Eustaquio is what triggered the second card and the consequent suspension.

Advertisement

ALSO READ

Daniel Jones reveals his future after being benched by the Giants
NFL

Daniel Jones reveals his future after being benched by the Giants

NHL News: Bruins captain Brad Marchand breaks silence, makes sincere admission on Jim Montgomery's firing
NHL

NHL News: Bruins captain Brad Marchand breaks silence, makes sincere admission on Jim Montgomery's firing

NFL News: Chiefs HC Andy Reid admits delaying return of key weapon for Patrick Mahomes
NFL

NFL News: Chiefs HC Andy Reid admits delaying return of key weapon for Patrick Mahomes

NFL News: Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa sends heartfelt message to Patriots' Drake Maye
NFL

NFL News: Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa sends heartfelt message to Patriots' Drake Maye

Better Collective Logo