Overview
- Marcelo Bielsa described Gilberto Mora as practical, incisive and effective, noting the 17-year-old does not play like a newcomer.
- His comments came after a 0-0 friendly in Torreón during the November FIFA window between Mexico and Uruguay.
- Bielsa said he expected more from his team and less from Mexico, acknowledging the Tri performed above his pregame view.
- In his tactical read, Mexico controlled the first half and Uruguay balanced the second, with few clear chances overall.
- Bielsa emphasized that Mexico created more approaches to goal, while his reputation for developing young talent added weight to his endorsement of Mora.