Though Mexico would love to have the attacker at its disposal, losing the defensive midfielder will sting worse, writes Jon Arnold.
Mexico suffered a blow when Giovani dos Santos had to leave camp, but the injury that will hurt the Mexican team the most came Tuesday.
Jose Juan "Gallito" Vazquez, the little rooster who patrols the midfield and keeps attacks from reaching Mexico's back line, couldn't get back from thigh and calf issues and has left Mexico. In being forced out of camp, Gallito forces interim manager Ricardo "Tuca" Ferretti to consider exactly what he'll do when Saturday comes.