Gignac to the World Cup, FMF and the appeal to take him to Qatar after Raul's injury

The not-so-pleasant news keeps coming for El Tri. Wolverhampton star Raúl Jiménez has suffered a knee and adductor injury that seems to keep him out of Qatar 2022. However, an important name appears on the scene. André Gignac could replace Jiménez at the World Cup, but the process will be far from easy.

In order for the French footballer, a naturalized Mexican citizen, to wear the Mexico jersey, he must meet certain requirements. The first, according to the new FIFA format, is not to have been called up to his first national team for three consecutive years. This has not been the case for the Tigres striker.

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The second condition is to live in Mexico for five consecutive years, something that has also been fulfilled. That is why, in the first instance, he would be eligible. However, the issue that generates controversy, according to these new regulations, is that there is an exception for playing in a World Cup.

What would the FMF do to have Gignac in the World Cup?

The distinguished French striker is eligible, however, there are still certain gaps and uncertainties in the FIFA format for naturalized players. That is why the FMF will send a document to FIFA to consult the player's status and to clear the doubts once and for all. As for Gignac, he has already agreed to play for Mexico.