Tuca Ferretti criticizes Mexico's lack of leaders before Ecuador clash

Ahead of the Mexico‑Ecuador group match, former Ecuadorian international Cleber Chala claimed the Mexican side lacks on‑field leaders. Coach Tuca Ferretti responded sharply, pointing out the absence of historic figures like Borgetti and Cuauhtémoc.

He warned that the leadership void could hurt the team's performance and urged a quick remedy. The pre‑match atmosphere grew tense with the debate.