Marcelo Flores may be called up with the Mexican National Team for the friendly match against Guatemala

The coach of the Mexican National Team, Gerardo Martino, will be able to count on Marcelo Flores to face his Guatemalan simile after the Arsenal board gave the corresponding permission to the Mexican Football Federation. The unofficial match will be an opportunity for the coach of the national team to test players ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Although the call for players has not yet been announced, one of Tata's intentions was to be able to have the Mexican youth for the match that will be played next Wednesday, April 27 in the United States. It is then that Flores' presence is confirmed, as reported by TUDN.

In this way, the Canadian-born and member of the Gunners of England will have the opportunity for the second time in his career to participate with the Tri Major (he did so for the first time in December 2021 during the friendly game against Chile). However, since it is not a FIFA date, the commitment is not considered official, so its debut before the highest body in the sport, neither is it.

When and at what time? Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m., central Mexico time.

Where? At the World Stadium Campground, in Florida, United States.

Transmission? Through the signs of TUDN and Azteca Deportes.

The final road to the World Cup begins to take shape with rivals and matches that will serve the Mexican National Team to prepare. In addition to the Central American team, Mexico will play another quartet of friendly duels. The chosen opponents are Nigeria, Uruguay, Ecuador and Paraguay, in that order. One from Africa and the rest of South America in relation to the teams with which the Tri will share the sector in the sports fair.

At the age of 18, the midfielder plays in the Arsenal FC team of the English Premier League. Among its particularities is that it has three different nationalities, which disputed its call with the Tri.

Her mother is originally from Canada with English ancestry, her father, Rubén Flores, has Mexican nationality. Because of his family ties he was able to be convened by Canada, England and Mexico. However, the footballer has opted for the tricolor shirt although he still has the possibility of being able to change his mind (until he makes his debut in an official match).

In 2019, the English U-16 joined him in a first call, but that same year he chose to join the Mexican National Team and participated with the U-16, which played in the Montaigu Tournament. His skill with the ball and sporting determination earned him to join Arsenal's academy through a free transfer the same year he decided to represent Mexico.

During his first season (2020-2021) he showed great skill and scored three goals in two matches, a mark that potentiated him in the under-18 category with Arsenal, since at that time he was still a minor. At the end of his first game in the Premier League, he signed his first professional contract in October 2020.

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