The Netherlands are set to face Mexico in Fortaleza hoping to extend their winning streak, but the Mexicans have shown enough at this tournament that it might not be straight forward for the Europeans.
The Oranje are not short of confidence as they annihilated title holders Spain with a score of 5-1 and also picked up wins against Australia and Chile. Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal is fortunate enough to have the team’s all-time top scorer Robin van Persie back after suspension, but will probably be missing the services of Feyenord defender Bruno Martins Indi who is still recovering from a mild concussion suffered against the Aussies.
Mexico managed to beat Cameroon after having two goals disallowed, picked up a draw against hosts Brazil and destroyed Croatia in the closing group match so come into this game with belief.
El Tri manager Miguel Herrera will not have midfielder Jose Juan Vasquez at his disposal due to suspension and so former Fulham player Carlos Salcido is expected to take his place.
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez is almost certainly starting from the bench again as Oribe Peralta and former Tottenham Hotspur man Giovani dos Santos have created a very strong duo up front.
Source: independent.co.uk
