Overview

• Mexico faces Japan in Oakland in the first friendly of the September window.
• Hirving Lozano has been recalled after about 18 months out of the national team.
• Javier Aguirre said Lozano will not start the match, with Alexis Vega set to open on the wing.
• The coach envisions Lozano primarily on the left in a 4-3-3, with flexibility as a second striker or on the right.
• Aguirre said he consulted other managers, including Carlo Ancelotti, and highlighted Lozano’s strong form at San Diego FC while assigning prospect Gilberto Mora to the U20 World Cup setup for development.