Right-back Alan Mozo has set his return to the Mexico national team as his primary goal following his move to Cruz Azul, the current champions of Mexican football. The player, in comments reported by Record MX this week, sees the sky-blue club as the perfect platform to earn a recall to El Tri.
Why is Cruz Azul the perfect shows?
Alan Mozo believes his arrival at La Máquina comes at the precise time and place to boost his international career. The defender noted that the team's status as reigning champions creates maximum demand in every match, a pressure he aims to turn into an opportunity. "I am in the right place, we are the champions, so every team wants to beat us." Mozo stated. This competitive context unfolds as Cruz Azul sits tenth in the Liga MX standings, with 9 points from 6 games, and looks to close the 7-point gap to leaders Club America.
The celestial squad, which you can check on our squad page, faces this challenge without key players like Amaury Morales and Gonzalo Piovi. Despite an irregular start with a record of 3 wins and 3 losses, and 11 goals scored and conceded, the team is coming off a key 1-3 victory against Necaxa on August 29th. Mozo understands that every performance in this environment is scrutinized, which he believes benefits his aspirations.
How does Mozo plan to earn the call-up?
The full-back's strategy is clear and phased. His immediate priority is to earn a starting spot in Cruz Azul's lineup. Only from a position of regularity and a high level of performance at the club does he believe he can catch the national team coach's eye. Mozo acknowledges that the right-back position for Mexico is highly competitive, but he sees that contest as a motivator, not a hindrance. "I don't see it as a thorn, but as an objective: to be able to represent your country." he declared.
The player recalled the unique connection between the fans and the national team during the last World Cup hosted in Mexico, an experience he yearns to be part of again. His path to that dream inevitably involves establishing himself at a Cruz Azul that wants to remain at the top. The team has a important home match ahead against Santos Laguna, bottom of the table, on September 7th, a fixture that is part of the upcoming fixtures.
What challenges does the team face in the league?
The champion's performance at the start of the tournament has been volatile. The recent form shows 4 losses in the last 5 games, with a sequence of LLLLL results before the win over Necaxa. This picture shows the need to find greater consistency to climb the standings and defend their title with authority. For Mozo, this fight for stability is another element that adds to his personal challenge. Proving his worth in a team that everyone wants to beat and that is trying to correct its course is, in his view, the perfect test.
The right-back trusts that his daily work at Ciudad de los Deportes will give him the tools to shine. His focus is on the short term: providing defensive solidity and offensive projection to his new club. From that base, he hopes his name will once again be strongly considered for national duty. Cruz Azul's upcoming commitment against Santos Laguna marks the next step on this dual path, both collective and individual.
