El Tri: Funes Mori revealed that “Chicharito” contacted him after his call with Mexico

The forward of the Mexican team confessed that Javier Hernández wrote to him on social networks to support him. “El Mellizo” is the player chosen by Gerardo Martino to lead the Aztec forward

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Rogelio Funes Mori is the striker in whom all goal hopes fall on “The Tri ”. Gerardo Martino trusts the Argentine footballer to command the Mexican attack in the Gold Cup . Much has been said about the dispute between “Chicharito” and the “Twin” . However, despite being left out of the call, the LA Galaxy forward did not hesitate to communicate with the Argentinian.

“ He wrote to me on social networks (Javier Hernandez). He sent me all his support and wished me the best . ‘Chicharito’ is an important person in Mexico, a professional and an example to follow ”, expressed the footballer in an interview for TUDN .

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The rivalry between the two strikers is only sporting. This is how the player “Gaucho” himself expressed it. Funes Mori considers Javier Hernández to be an example to follow and even called him one of the best footballers in the history of Aztec soccer.

“It is a pride (that Javier Hernández has supported him). ‘Chicharito’ is an example to follow , is the top scorer of the Mexican team and his numbers say it all. He is one of the best players in the history of Mexico and, if he supports me, he gives me his good vibes. It is a pride for me ”, said Funes Mori.

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Funes Mori will be measured with the same yardstick as “Chicharito” and Raúl Jiménez

Clearly, this will be a complicated challenge for the Argentine. “El Mellizo” is in charge of filling a position that for many years was held by Javier Hernández and that he also knew how to assume Raúl Jiménez . Between both players they have managed to score 78 goals with “El Tri” . Without a doubt, Funes Mori will have a great responsibility and will be constantly observed under the magnifying glass.

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“I don’t care about (comparisons). I think the boys, Raúl and ‘Chicharito’ have done many good things for the Mexican national team and for Mexican soccer. I am here to contribute, follow their path and do it in the best way, “said the footballer.

The star of Monterrey He ventured to visualize Before this exercise, Rogelio was quite optimistic with his claims.

“ If God wants I can debut and I imagine winning (…) I would be proud to (score), but if it’s my turn companions, the better. I always imagine winning and leaving everything for this country ”, concluded the forward.

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