While domestic-based players will factor, Mexicans playing in Europe will decide the Confederations Cup playoff, writes Jon Arnold.
Times are changing, but the CONCACAF Cup is all about the now. And right now, Mexico's best players are still playing for teams based in Europe.
Interim Mexico manager Ricardo "Tuca" Ferretti will lean heavily on Mexicans playing abroad when he looks to lead El Tri to victory Saturday against the United States in that Confederations Cup playoff.
Liga MX and MLS continue to strengthen, and there will be some North America-based players in Mexico's starting lineup (for starters, all three goalkeepers on the roster play with Liga MX clubs), but the difference-makers are in Europe.