Versatile Mexico validate Osorio's tinkering with second World Cup win

After relying on counter-attacking in their opening win, El Tri used possession and an innovative offense to see off South Korea

One of the main criticisms of Mexico’s coach Juan Carlos Osorio in the lead up to Russia 2018 was his constant rotations of players, starting each of the 48 different games he coached during the lead up to the World Cup with 48 different line-ups. But on Saturday, with Mexico’s 2-1 victory over South Korea in the Rostov Arena, the hidden benefits of the strategy are becoming more clear.

El Tri showed a new versatility as they were able to secure a win by keeping possession of the ball and deploying innovative offense, as opposed to their historic opening win against Germany that was based on solid defense and effective counter-attack.

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