Mexico coach Martino to miss Guatemala friendly in Orlando due to medical reasons

Mexico boss Gerardo Martino will miss his side's upcoming friendly with Guatemala in Orlando after he was instructed not to fly on medical grounds.

The Argentine, who led El Tri to qualification for the Qatar 2022 World Cup last month, will sit out the game at Camping World Stadium, confirmed the Mexican Football Federation (FMF).

Martino's assistant Jorge Theiler will take charge for the friendly game, which will form part of Mexico's preparations ahead of the end-of-year tournament, fours years ahead of their own hosting duties at United 2026.

In a statement posted to social media, the FMF confirmed that Martino would sit out his side's impending match in Florida on health grounds.

"Per medical instructions, [head coach] Gerardo Martino will not make the trip to Orlando for our #MEXTOUR match [against Guatemala]," they stated.

"Assistant Coach Jorge Theiler will be on the sidelines on Wednesday."

Per medical instructions, HC Gerardo Martino will not make the trip to Orlando for our #MEXTOUR match