The former USMNT player stated that Mexico should not be overconfident in the match against the Canucks.
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Mexico and Canada will face off this Thursday for a spot in the Nations League Final.
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El Tri is on a three-match winless streak against the Canucks.
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Mexico reached the Semifinals after defeating Honduras, while Canada did the same against Suriname.
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Marcelo Balboa, former USMNT star and Club León player, warned the Mexican National Team not to be overconfident in Thursday's match against Canada, calling them "the team in the region that is in the best form."
In light of this, Balboa urged Mexico not to overlook Canada.
"The key is that the Mexican National Team can play a great match, but Canada has a strong squad and individuals who can change the outcome in an instant," Balboa said in an interview with the Mexican newspaper El Universal.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Mexico had their final training session on Wednesday in the Sports Dignity Health Stadium ahead of the match against Canada on Thursday. Javier Aguirre was able to count on a full squad after goalkeeper Carlos Moreno reported late due to issues with his visa. The former USMNT player, who also played in Mexican football with León, stated that this match will be "the early final" and that neither team "should be overconfident."
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WHAT MARCELO BALBOA SAID
"It will be the early final of the Nations League, the best semifinal, but neither team can be overconfident -anything can happen on the field," Balboa said.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Mexico dominate the head-to-head matchup against Canada with 21 victories, while have won 5 times, with 10 draws recorded. Despite dominance, they have not been able to defeat the North Americans in their last three encounters.
As of today, Javier Aguirre has coached 61 matches with the Tri, achieving 38 victories, 10 draws, and 13 losses. This represents a 61 percent win rate and a 66.6 percent points earned rate.