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<p>Ranked 41 in the most recent FIFA rankings, <strong>Panama</strong> have made impressive progress in recent years, going from pushovers into dark horses within recent CONCACAF competitions.</p><p>After pushing Mexico all the way in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup final, head coach Thomas Christiansen has built them into a side capable of contending with the continental top guns, on a one-off occasion.</p><p>Drawn in Group C alongside the hosts, the USMNT, and fellow World Cup regulars Uruguay, the Copa America undoubtedly poses a different level of obstacles, but Christiansen's pragmatism will guarantee they have a solid foundation.</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><p>A 26-player squad has been submitted by Panama head coach Christiansen to participate in the 2024 Copa America.</p><p><strong>GOAL </strong>takes a look at the predicted Panama squad for this summer's Copa America, based upon the assumption that everyone fully fit for March international duty will remain as such in the summer.</p>

Panama Copa America 2024 squad: Which Canaleros players are going to the USA?

<p>Panama's squad will understandably come together from all over the world, featuring players plying their trade in the South Americas, the United States, Europe, and even the Middle East.</p><p>There should be no surprises in the goalkeeping department, though, with Maccabi Tel Aviv No. 1 <strong>Orlando Mosquera </strong>set to keep his spot as the starting shot-stopper, with <strong>Luis Mejia </strong>and <strong>Cesar Samudio </strong>battling out for a spot on the bench.</p><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Club</th></tr><tr><td>César Samudio</td><td>CD Marathón</td></tr></tbody><tbody><tr><td>Luis Mejía</td><td>Club Nacional</td></tr><tr><td>Orlando Mosquera</td><td>Maccabi Tel Aviv</td></tr></tbody></table>

GOALKEEPERS

<p>Experienced centre-back <strong>Fidel Escobar </strong>should be one of the first names on the team sheet in Panama's starting XI at the 2024 Copa America, possibly alongside <strong>Andres Andrare </strong>and <strong>Jose Cordoba </strong>since Christiansen typically plays a 3-4-3. If the Danish manager goes with a back-four, <strong>Miller</strong>, <strong>Davis</strong>, <strong>Anderson</strong>, and <strong>Blackman </strong>will be available as full-back options at his disposal.</p><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Club</th></tr><tr><td>Andrés Andrade</td><td>LASK</td></tr><tr><td>César Blackman</td><td>Slovan Bratislava</td></tr><tr><td>Éric Davis</td><td>FC Kosice</td></tr><tr><td>Iván Anderson</td><td>Fortaleza CEIF</td></tr><tr><td>Michael Amir Murillo</td><td>Marseille</td></tr><tr><td>José Córdoba</td><td>Norwich City</td></tr><tr><td>Roderick Miller</td><td>Turan-Tovuz IK</td></tr><tr><td>Martín Krug </td><td>Atlético Levante</td></tr><tr><td>Edgardo Fariña </td><td>Municipal</td></tr><tr><td>Eduardo Anderson </td><td>Saprissa</td></tr></tbody></table>

DEFENDERS

<p>Houston Dynamo maestro <strong>Adalberto Carrasquilla </strong>has burst onto the scene in MLS during the last 18 months and has become the most valuable player in the Panama squad. Known for his splendid passing range and the ability to hold onto the possession under pressure, the 25-year-old's vision would be integral for the Panamanians to hurt the opposition on the counter.</p><p>Nashville defensive midfielder <strong>Anibal Godoy </strong>will captain the side. Other than that, Christiansen is expected to call upon many of his usual suspects in midfield, including the likes of <strong>Christian Martinez</strong>, <strong>Edgar Barcenas </strong>and <strong>Jose Luis Rodriguez</strong>.</p><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Club</th></tr><tr><td>Aníbal Godoy</td><td>Nashville SC</td></tr><tr><td>Adalberto Carrasquilla</td><td>Houston Dynamo FC</td></tr><tr><td>Abdiel Ayarza</td><td>Club Cienciano</td></tr><tr><td>César Yanis</td><td>San Carlos</td></tr><tr><td>Cristian Martínez</td><td>Al-Jandal SC</td></tr><tr><td>Edgar Barcenas</td><td>Mazatlan</td></tr><tr><td>Jose Luis Rodriguez</td><td>Famalicão</td></tr><tr><td>Freddy Góndola</td><td>Maccabi Bnei Reineh</td></tr><tr><td>Jovani Welch </td><td>Académico de Viseu</td></tr><tr><td>Carlos Harvey </td><td>Minnesota United</td></tr></tbody></table>

MIDFIELDERS

<p>Forward <strong>Alberto Quintero </strong>is the roster's most-capped player with nearly 140 international caps. Alianza striker <strong>Cecilio Waterman's </strong>ten goals lead the team, while forward <strong>Ismael Diaz </strong>finished second in the Gold Cup Golden Boot race with four goals.</p><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Club</th></tr><tr><td>Cecilio Waterman</td><td>Club Alianza Lima</td></tr><tr><td>Eduardo Guerrero </td><td>Zorya Luhansk</td></tr><tr><td>Ismael Diaz</td><td>Catolica</td></tr><tr><td>José Fajardo</td><td>CD Universidad Católica</td></tr></tbody></table>

FORWARDS

<p>Christiansen is expected to set his side up in a 3-4-3 formation or a similar back-three variation, with goalkeeper Mosquera tasked with keeping his side in games against superior opponents.</p><p>Playmaker Carrasquilla will pair up with fellow MLS midfielder and skipper Godoy to form the double pivot, flanked by wing-backs Barcenas and Davis.</p><p>The attacking trio featuring Fajardo, Waterman, and Diaz will need to be super decisive in the final third.</p><p><em><strong>Panama predicted XI (3-4-3)</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Mosquera; Escobar, Cordoba, Andrade; Barcenas, Godoy, Carrasquilla, Davis; Fajardo, Waterman, Diaz</p><p></p>

EXPECTED XI

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