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Juan Carlos Osorio names Mexico roster for World Cup qualifiers against Canada

Juan Carlos Osorio has selected his Mexico roster for El Tri's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Canada on March 25 and March 29.

The 24-man roster consists of a mix of veteran players and youngsters, led by Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez and Andres Guardado.

Carlos Vela, who has received disciplinary action for skipping practice for Real Sociedad, has been omitted.

On the other hand, Marco Fabian makes his return to the national team after joining Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in the January transfer window.

Finally, 19-year-old Chivas midfielder Orbelin Pineda makes his first senior national team call-iup.