Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre has made clear he will not bow to public pressure — or even the wishes of his own players — to hand veteran goalkeeper Guillermo 'Memo' Ochoa a starting berth against Czechia on Wednesday.

Calls for the iconic shot-stopper to feature from the off have grown louder in recent days, with supporters and members of the current national team squad alike urging Aguirre to select Ochoa. Despite the groundswell of sentiment, the manager remains unmoved in his decision.