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Sabah Savoring Return To Mexican National Team
Miguel Sabah could make his first appearance for El Tricolor on Wednesday against North Korea.
Mar 16, 2010 10:04:00 AM
Miguel Sabah scored a clutch goal for Mexico in the 2009 Hexagonal, when he buried a dagger into the United States' back during a 2-1 win in Estadio Azteca on Aug. 12.
But manager Javier Aguirre wiped the slate clean to start off 2010 and has given dozens of players a look for possible World Cup inclusion.
Sabah has not been one of them.
Now, however, Sabah has an opportunity to fight for a spot on the national team. Sabah is on Mexico's roster and could see some minutes against North Korea. But even that was a bit of a roundabout route for him. Matias Vuoso was originally on the roster but injury forced Aguirre to dump Vuoso and bring Sabah back into the fold.
"I am very happy to be with the national team again, whatever the circumstances are," Sabah said in a press conference. "A call to the national team is always welcomed."
With Morelia this season, Sabah has played a key role. He has scored six goals and has Morelia in contention for a playoff spot. With an eye on the national team, Sabah has been able to perform well for his club.
"It is great motivation," Sabah said of El Tri. "You have to keep working hard in order to get more call-ups in the future, to win a spot in this game, catch the manager's attention whether you play one minute or 90. Wearing the green is always an honor."
Even though he last played for Mexico in 2009, Sabah said he feels his chances to make the World Cup are based in part on what transpired during the Hexagonal.
"There is little time left before the World Cup," he said. "We all get nervous and worried because we all want to be there. I understood my chances to fall upon what I did during qualifying. Now I am here and I am happy."
Having not been a part of either the Bolivia or New Zealand matches, Sabah said it was natural to feel a bit down.
"You wait for the list every game and when you aren't there, you wonder and you feel sadddened but at the same time you know that you have to work hard for the next one and the next one until you get the call."
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But manager Javier Aguirre wiped the slate clean to start off 2010 and has given dozens of players a look for possible World Cup inclusion.
Sabah has not been one of them.
Now, however, Sabah has an opportunity to fight for a spot on the national team. Sabah is on Mexico's roster and could see some minutes against North Korea. But even that was a bit of a roundabout route for him. Matias Vuoso was originally on the roster but injury forced Aguirre to dump Vuoso and bring Sabah back into the fold.
"I am very happy to be with the national team again, whatever the circumstances are," Sabah said in a press conference. "A call to the national team is always welcomed."
With Morelia this season, Sabah has played a key role. He has scored six goals and has Morelia in contention for a playoff spot. With an eye on the national team, Sabah has been able to perform well for his club.
"It is great motivation," Sabah said of El Tri. "You have to keep working hard in order to get more call-ups in the future, to win a spot in this game, catch the manager's attention whether you play one minute or 90. Wearing the green is always an honor."
Even though he last played for Mexico in 2009, Sabah said he feels his chances to make the World Cup are based in part on what transpired during the Hexagonal.
"There is little time left before the World Cup," he said. "We all get nervous and worried because we all want to be there. I understood my chances to fall upon what I did during qualifying. Now I am here and I am happy."
Having not been a part of either the Bolivia or New Zealand matches, Sabah said it was natural to feel a bit down.
"You wait for the list every game and when you aren't there, you wonder and you feel sadddened but at the same time you know that you have to work hard for the next one and the next one until you get the call."
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Visit Goal.com's Mexico page for more coverage of the Mexican national team.
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