Will Alejandro Zendejas play for USMNT after late call-up?

Following the unfortunate news of Malik Tillman’s absence from the United States national team for the October FIFA break, the team has announced that Alejandro Zendejas will be his replacement for the matches against Germany and Ghana. For Zendejas, who plays in Liga MX for Club América, this represents his first call-up by Gregg Berhalter.

This turn of events presents a significant opportunity for Zendejas to be closely observed by the USMNT head coach. During the 2022-23 Concacaf Nations League, he didn’t see any playing time, and his performance in the 2023 Gold Cup was underwhelming after being handed a starting role by BJ Callaghan.

Now, wearing the number ‘17′ for Club América, Zendejas has the mission of performing well in training camps and aiming to get minutes against Germany or Ghana. These two matches represent an interesting level of competition to assess the current state of the North American squad. His good relationship with Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie could work to his advantage.

What were Zendejas stats in the Gold Cup?

Zendejas’ participation in the most important Concacaf national team competition saw him score one goal and provide a single assist in four matches. Despite being named a starter in three of the group stage matches and the quarter-finals against Canada, the 25-year-old didn’t see any minutes in the semi-final against Panama, leaving the tournament empty-handed.

Who is competing with Zendejas in the USMNT?

For Zendejas to succeed, he’s going to have to overcome some tough competition within the United States team . On the right flank, there are players like Timothy Weah, Brenden Aaronson, and Gio Reyna, and on the left, the aforementioned Pulisic and Kevin Paredes.

This is why Alex, as he’s referred to in the USA, will need to give his all in training and catch the eye. Then he’ll have to deliver as the fans watch on.