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Five players who could break out at Mexico's friendly vs. Senegal

Wednesday's friendly against Senegal will give manager Juan Carlos Osorio a closer look at some rising stars. Jon Arnold spotlights five who could break out this month.

Nobody is making any secret about the purpose of Mexico's friendly Wednesday against Senegal. Taking place in the United States outside a FIFA window, the match will help the national team and its partners make money. Still, this match can produce more than simply financial gains for El Tri.

This is the first non-competitive match Juan Carlos Osorio has coached with Mexico. Osorio already has shown he's prone to experimentation, playing usual left back Miguel Layun on the other side in World Cup qualifying and handing Oswaldo Alanis, typically a center back, a start at fullback against El Salvador.