By Wilson Florez
10 Feb 2024, 08:59 AM EST
Guillermo Ochoa He has guarded the goal of the Mexican team during various processes, calls and competitions. However, Ricardo La Volpe believes that “Memo” was brought to the Mexican national team for defending the colors of Club América.
A topic of popularity, so Ricardo La Volpe believes that Guillermo Ochoa earned his position in El Tri, above Jesus Crown. The “Bigotón” considers that “Chuy” had great capabilities to be the undisputed starter in the Mexican team, but the lack of showcases made Guillermo Ochoa gain ground.
In a talk with Jonny Magallón for the “Lavolpismo” podcast, the renowned Argentine coach hinted that Guillermo Ochoa’s great merit was belonging to the Águilas del América. The azulcrema popularity tipped the balance to Memo’s side.
“For me, Corona was a phenomenon, hand security, cutting crosses… for me it was more completeI can be wrong, but this one (Ochoa) played in America and this one (Corona) in Tecos“Ricardo La Volpe explained in the podcast.
In this same order of ideas, Magallón supported the conception of the Argentine strategist indicating that currently social networks enhance this phenomenon. “Imagine, fans, press and networks that exist today, they want this one (Ochoa) to play”he added.
Memo Ochoa, owner of the Mexican bow
Since its debut in December 2005, Guillermo Ocho has been a constant guest in the calls of the Mexican team. “Memo” is currently Jaime Lozano’s first goalkeeper and hopes to be able to reach the 2026 World Cup at a good pace.
Ricardo La Volpe himself was the one who gave Guillermo Ochoa the opportunity to debut in El Tri. Since then the Mexican has protected the Aztec arch for 149 matches. “Memo” has received 150 goals and has ended with an empty goal in 64 commitments.
Currently, Guillermo Ochoa is not having a good time with Salernitana in Italy. The Serie A team is one of the clubs with the most goals in the entire championship. In 16 games under the club’s goal, “Memo” has conceded 31 goals. The Mexican’s saves have been absent this season. However, everything seems to indicate that his position in El Tri remains untouchable.
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