Mexican coach Sven-Goran Ericksson might be a little preoccupied with the change of schedule, but is when the two teams meet in a CONCACAF World Cup qualifier this Saturday in the Azteca Stadium, Mexico City.

"I am a bit worried about them," Ericksson lamented in a press conference yesterday. "They are strong, tall, robust and powerful. I believe they proved themselves in the draw against Canada. I respect them a lot."

"I don't know how prepared they are," said Ericksson. "But whatever shape they turn up in, we have to win."
The change of schedule puts his team in a precarious position in that they have to play their last three games away.

This puts us in a dangerous position," said Ericksson. "But it is necessary. It will be strange playing this way, but it was necessary."

Ericksson then sympathised with Jamaica for the bad weather being experienced but said, "It is nobody's fault. Come what may, we have to win." He then mentioned that the Reggae Boyz might be suffering from the rainy conditions and therefore he is unsure of the condition of the team. It was even mentioned that the European-based players may not be able to report to camp.

When asked if the occasion is therefore ripe for a blowout, he replied, "I hope so. But it will be very difficult. Mexico is always favourite. But a blowout is not so easy. They (Jamaica) must be doing something to try to win here."