Costa Rica manager Rodrigo Kenton is positive that his side can beat Mexico and advance to the final of the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
In an interview with FIFA.com, Kenton gave his view on Thursday s semi final game and Costa Rica s performance in general.
In the first few games we didn t look too bright, it s true, but that s the way it is sometimes when you re using new players. We were unlucky in our loss to El Salvador. Now, though, we ve righted the ship. Every game is life or death and the players have responded to the challenge very well, the coach said.
Maybe it s not so bad to start off a little sluggish, because then you can really improve with every game. You have the room to get better, and I think we ve built up our self belief.
The 54-year…
Argentina are on the hunt for a new coach after sacking Edgardo Bauza on Monday.
Bauza coaxed Lionel Messi out of international retirement after taking the helm in the wake of the Copa America Centenario final defeat to Chile but has lasted less than nine months in the job.
A 2-0 defeat – without the suspended Messi – away at Bolivia in World Cup qualifying last month left Argentina outside of the automatic spots for a place in Russia.
The result piled the pressure on Bauza, who managed just three wins in his eight games in charge.
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Emile Smith Rowe is feeling fresh, fit and ready to prove his worth at Arsenal after a “really tough”, injury-interrupted season.
The academy graduate came through the ranks in north London and, having established himself as an exciting performer under Mikel Arteta, was rewarded with a new long-term deal two years ago.
Smith Rowe made his senior England debut later in 2021 but things went awry last term.
The 22-year-old underwent groin surgery to rectify an issue that has been plaguing him since a loan spell at RB Leipzig in 2019, restricting him to 14 club appearances and no starts.
“I am feeling good, it’s good to be back with the boys, back on the pitch with my team-mates,” the 22-year-old attacking midfielder said.
“My ambition is …