Photo: Etzel Espinosa / Imago7
Gerardo Martino opened the doors of Mexico to Marcelo Flores, but they can also be closed at any time. “Tata” gave an interesting warning to the young Arsenal sensation, advising him to consolidate himself as a player to win his space in El Tri, before conditioning his future to his possible call or not to Qatar .
The Argentine strategist was quite clear when explaining his point and making it clear to Flores that Mexico does not have to offer him anything, quite the opposite.
In the press conference prior to Mexico-Guatemala, Martino kept nothing to himself: “He hasn’t defined it. That is not good, nor is the speculation that he will play with the National Team that will take him to the World Cup good. First you must consolidate , be clear about which National Team you are going to play for and do not speculate that he would play for a team that will take him to the World Cup . It is difficult to say what the possibilities are for him, what does not seem logical to me is that his decision is subject to which team guarantees him a World Cup
”.
Gerardo Martino does not He liked that Marcelo Flores conditioned playing in the Tri 😒
‘Tata’ ruled that he has to decide between Mexico or Canada regardless of who can take him to #Qatar 🇲🇽🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/ZsnQCGTQT8
— SoyReferee (@SoyReferee) April 27, 2022
There is no doubt that these statements by Martino can spark a fire and even weaken the good relationship created between Marcelo Flores and Mexico. A few days ago, Flores himself declared his intention to play with El Tri…if they call him to the World Cup.
Although it is quite true that Martino cannot afford to secure the position for a young man who has not been a participant in the process towards Qatar, his statements are controversial, because somehow he closes this possibility to Flores.
At the same time, we cannot forget that Canada will continue to fight to enjoy Marcelo’s talents, and it would not be unreasonable to think that they will try to advance in the World Cup.
When we thought that Marcelo Flores’ “novel” had ended, it seems to come back. For now, the skillful midfielder will play this Wednesday against the Guatemalan team.
You can also interest:
Mexico bets on youth: Gerardo “Tata” Martino does not rule out that more young figures go with El Tri to the Qatar World Cup 2022
Forget Chicharito: El Tri has the chance to call up the MLS sensation attacker, but he will have to “steal” him from the United States
Rafa Márquez explained the reasons why Hugo Sánchez failed with the Mexican team