The 23 men who will defend our nation

May 11th, 2010 | by: X-ino |

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Honduras coach Reinaldo Rueda has named his 23-man FIFA World Cup squad and seven reserves in case of injuries.

Instead of naming a 30-man preliminary group, Rueda decided to reveal the 23 players to compete in South Africa next month, while seven more will be available if required.

England-based trio Wilson Palacios, Hendry Thomas and Maynor Figueroa are part of the squad, along with experienced duo David Suazo and Carlos Pavon, while Georgie Welcome is the surprise replacement for the injured Carlos Costly.

Costly, who plays for Romanian side SC Valsui, has suffered a foot injury which will keep him out for at least four weeks. Rueda said: “There is no name to replace Costly because of his temper, his heart and all he gives to the national team.”

However, Costly is one of the reserves alongside Kevin Hernandez, Mariano Acevedo, Jerry Palacios, Johnny Leveron, Erick Norales and Melvin Valladares.

Honduras call-ups:
Goalkeepers: Ricardo Canales (Motagua), Noel Valladares (Olimpia), Donis Escober (Olimpia)

Defenders: Victor Bernardez (Anderlecht/Belgium), Maynor Figueroa (Wigan/England), Boniek Garcia (Olimpia), Sergio Mendoza (Motagua), Emilio Izaguirre (Motagua), Johnny Palacios (Olimpia), Mauricio Sabillon (Hangzhou Luchen/China), Osman Chavez (Platense)

Midfielders: Edgar Alvarez (Bari/Italy), Julio Cesar de Leon (Torino/Italy), Roger Espinoza (Kansas City Wizards/USA), Amado Guevara (Motagua), Ramon Nunez (Olimpia), Wilson Palacios (Tottenham/England), Hendry Thomas (Wigan/England), Danilo Turcios (Olimpia)

Forwards: David Suazo (Genoa/Italy), Georgie Welcome (Motagua), Carlos Pavon (Real Espana), Walter Martinez (Marathon)

Reserves: Kevin Hernandez (Real Espana), Carlos Costly (SC Valsui/Romania), Mariano Acevedo (Marathon), Jerry Palacios (Hangzhou Nabel Greentown/China), Johnny Leveron (Motagua), Erick Norales (Marathon), Melvin Valladares (Real Espana)

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Matt

I hope Costly is fit in time for the first match. He is so important to the team. What a beast!
http://corinthians.theoffside.com/ Hector

Costly has been replaced by Jerry Bengston on the reserve list.

Costly will fly out to South Africa though, and will be there as a supporter.
SpartaX

Costly won’t go as a supporter, he revealed this himself in an interview, or he plays or he forgets about the World Cup Completely; as any great player with hunger would.
Ndu

I hope Honduras pull cause a few upsets. All the best! For all you guys making your way to SA take a look at http://www.findyourway2010.co.za and you’ll see that we’re more than ready.
Loewsmilesbetter

Hi !

I am happy to see you in the family of World Cup contenders.
I will never forget the two days I spent in your country in Koban (?) in April of ‘09 when you had just beaten Mexico 3:1, and how joyfully you were celebrating!

Wishing you more occassions to celebrate this year.
Rolf from Germany
Carlos R.

I can see Honduras and team USA surprising many. Honduras will make it to the second round and USA deeper into the quarterfinals… who’s with me?!!!
George

Please, can someone give me the jersey numbers of the team???
Pat Kerr

I think Hondura will be the surprise package at the world cup.

I Am a Bari fan and i know that Alvarez will be a handfull for all the defenders he plays against.
The match against france will show the world what a good team Hondura are, I predict a 2 nil win for Honduras!
Alvarez and Suazo hitting the back of the net.
Josephine Valdez

o snap i hope honduras wins hahaha whos wit me…
Josephin

haha
hector ortega

its copan my friend
hector ortega

im with you!