Two of the best teams World Cup fans are looking forward into this tournament this year - Mexico and Netherlands - will face each other again after their International Friendly match in 2010.
Louis van Gaal (Netherlands manager) and Miguel Herrera (Mexico manager) are set to give off impetus to their players as they battle head-to-head in Fortaleza. This match is crucial as both teams are much eyed on this tournament.
Mexico is fully energized by the presence of Herrera, nicknamed as "El Piojo", as he is one of the most in demand people in the whole tournament. He is considered to be one of the best coaches in the field. In addition, an estimated 50,000 Mexicans are in Brazil to support their team.
Looking onto the team's performance during the past games, they have never disappointed their supporters as they won over Cameroon (1-0), Croatia (3-1), and tying with Brazil (0-0).
Moreover, Rafael Marquez (#4) - captain of Le Verde for 4th consecutive time - told the press after winning against Croatia how he's overwhelmed by Miguel's presence and how he manages the team. "From the beginning with Miguel, he proposed important things for us," he explained as reported by The Independent.
"The important phrase we use in the group is 'to make history'. We are all united on this team, the players and the staff. We work with solidarity and happiness."
La Verde's midfielder Jose Juan Vasquez will not be playing on the next match due to suspension and so Carlos Salcido is set to take the duties. Players who are to step up are forwards Javier Hernandez, Oribe Peralta, and Giovanni dos Santos.
Meanwhile, the Netherlands has never been defeated on any of their games this round yet. They are on a winning streak rampage defeating Spain (5-1), Australia, and Chile.
The Oranje, in spite of the spree, won without their star-scorer Robin van Persie because of suspension. According to the same site, Persie will be back on the next match but their defender Bruno Martins Indi is expected to be recovering from a mild brain injury he got from their game versus Australia.
Netherlands is always a team of surprises. So Mexico must not be overconfident with their rosters.
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