Alberto Garcia Aspe Previews Mexico Ahead of USA Friendly

Alberto Garcia Aspe is one of the greatest footballers Mexico has had. If there's someone who knows what it feels like wearing El Tri jersey, it's him.

This Wednesday, Mexico and the United States will face at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. El Tri are seeking to secure their first win against the USMNT in four years—the last one came in the 2011 Gold Cup final.

Aspe is now an analyst for Fox Deportes' La Ultima Palabra, and he spoke exclusively with Bleacher Report ahead of this week's clash.

Bleacher Report: Mexico manager Miguel Herrera has a squad full of Liga MX players. What can we expect?

Alberto Garcia Aspe: These players know they need to give their best because they are fighting for a spot in the Copa America squad. From this team, the only one who can make the Gold Cup is Francisco Rodriguez. 

Herrera needs two squads. This is an important match because it's against the United States and these games are played to death.

B/R: The rivalry between these two teams is huge. Can this team make a good job?

AGA: You cannot bring another team. This is not a FIFA date, so you don't have the European-based footballers available.

Then, the Liga MX teams are going through several things, like avoiding relegation. Puebla, for instance, didn't lend Michael Orozco to the USMNT; Guadalajara only let two players out.

It's pretty normal, and they need to work with what they have.

B/R: Is there any Mexican player who catches your attention?

AGA: I'm really looking forward to seeing Luis Montes. He's back after his injury, which sidelined him from the 2014 World Cup. Also Luis Rodriguez, although he might not start.

They will be interesting to see on the pitch.

B/R: There has been a lot of talk around the Liga MX footballers who decide to play for the USMNT—is it worth it?

AGA: I don't think so. Those who play for the USA probably feel more attached to that country. Honestly, it's their choice.

When they make that decision, it is probably because they realize they won't be capped with El Tri or maybe they won't make it big. Let's take a look at Edgar Castillo—we never saw something really interesting from him.

We also have William Yarbrough, a young footballer who proved himself with Leon in the first couple of seasons, but lately he has had a hard time.

B/R: So, the only importance of this game is the chance to watch new footballers? 

AGA: Yes, if it weren't the USA. Playing against them forces you to win, no matter what. If you don't, then you'll receive a lot of criticism.

The rivalry between both squads is huge, and if you add that the footballers, from both sides, know this could be their only chance to show what they have, we should expect a very tough match.

B/R: Talk a bit about both squads.

AGA: Mexico will come out with everything they have. These youngsters need to play at their best to secure a spot in the Copa America team.

The USMNT will come out and play the same way they always do. They have nine footballers who appeared in the 2014 World Cup—they are used to each other.

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