T.The Mexican national team is already in Girona, Spain, to fine-tune final details before their trip to the World Cup in Qatar.
In a conversation with ESPN Coach Tata Martino Talked about his player’s current situation and talked in great detail about Hector Herrera.
The coach said he didn’t like the midfielder leaving European football to move to MLS, and considered it a “waste”.
Martino’s criticism of Herrera
“I have a lot of respect for Hector as a soccer player. If he had asked me about going to Houston, I would have told him not to go, but there was no intervention. Martino talked about the former Atlético Madrid Man.
“It’s a shame he didn’t stay at the top level, I think it’s a shame he didn’t stay at the top level. He was one of the best. I don’t know anything and I’m like, We’re talking about,” he told the media.
Herrera had some good times in Atlético Madridbut he gradually lost his place in the club.
“in the case of Herrerahe didn’t have that much time Atléticobut he raced MossWhen Jeffrey Kondogbia He was a ready player when I brought him in. ” Martino Said.
Vera defends Herrera
If anyone understands what it’s like to leave European football for MLS and live a better life as a result, it’s Carlos Vera. That’s why LAFC The player has come to defend his compatriot.
“If I were a coach, I would want the same thing, but it doesn’t make sense. Hector Herrera mistaken” Bella Said.
“he [Herrera] He did what he thought was best for his career and his family, and that’s commendable. If he can be happy, it’s good for him, so you have to praise him. “
Bella He understands that the best football in the world is the Spanish and English players he played himself, but he also recognizes the context of Mexican football.
“If I was inside Tatashoes I want everyone to play in Europe. That is the reality of the situation.” Bella Added.
“I don’t deceive people by saying MLS is the best in the world. That’s a good thing, very good of course. Is it competitive? Of course it is, but the best football is in Spain and England.
“If we have 30 or 50 players playing in Europe, that’s the best-case scenario.”