Lozano Comments on Future as Mexico's Head Coach
After the early elimination of El Tri in the Copa America, the Mexican national team coach was asked about a possible dismissal, and this is what he said.
Jaime Lozano is unsure over his future as Mexico coach after his team exited the Copa America with a whimper.
Mexico were the favourites to progress from Group B at the start of the tournament, yet instead the 2026 World Cup co-hosts find themselves as the biggest casualty so far.
Ecuador held out for a 0-0 draw on Sunday that sent them through at the expense of Mexico on goal difference.
And Lozano, who led Mexico to the Gold Cup title last year, conceded a decision on his future is out of his hands. "Whenever an objective is not meant, there is certain discomfort and doubts, that's only natural, no matter who's here," Lozano said.
"But the players kept believing until the very end, that's not easy. It's not easy to play that strong union and the commitment that they showed ... over the whole tournament.
"That decision about my future is not up to me."
Mexico had 19 shots but only got three on target, accumulating just 0.89 expected goals (xG) against Ecuador, who will face Argentina in the quarter-finals.
