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For: EFE
Monday, September 30
Martino regrets that the questions about Funes Mori continue
The Argentine Gerardo Martino, coach of Mexico, regretted that the questions towards forward Rogelio Funes Mori continue , who led the Mexicans’ 0-3 victory over Guatemala in the Gold Cup with a double.
“Controversies will never end, comparisons will continue infinitely . It would be good if they had a cut not because of the two goals today, but because there are two analyzes, one of the people who are against the naturalized and the other that if the player is in a position to be in the national team in football terms, “he said in Press conference.
😯🇲🇽👀Tata Martino sees no end to the debate about Funes Mori
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– TUDN MEX (@TUDNMEX) July 15, 2021
Funes Mori, Argentine nationalized Mexican, has divided opinions between the press and fans for his call to the national team by Martino, because there are those who would prefer their place to be occupied by a person born in Mexico.
“I am reluctant to think that the explanation of a decision is only supported by the level of the footballer, the important thing is the contribution he can make, Funes Mori raises internal competition “, added the South American coach.
“THE DISPUTES WILL NEVER END, THE COMPARISONS WILL CONTINUE” # CentralFOX Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino regretted questions about Funes Mori after a double and explained the importance of Orbelín Pineda in the absence of ‘Chucky’ https://t.co/lyTHQjl3YQ
– FOX Sports MX (@FOXSportsMX) 1415664949385474049 July 15, 2021
In addition to Funes Mori, Orbelín Pineda scored the other goal with which Mexico beat Guatemala and was placed with four points in second place in Group A of the Gold Cup .
The ‘Tata’ Martino admitted that his equipment lacked efficiency again acia against the frame as in the goalless draw against Trinidad and Tobago in Mexico’s Gold Cup debut.
“What we need to recover is more effectiveness, beyond converting three goals we had a significant deficit in the face of the rival goal, which is dangerous because you give the rival a chance ”, he said.
Mexico will close its participation in the group stage when it faces El Salvador this Sunday.