By Reinaldo Oliveros
May 20, 2024, 09:26 AM EDT
Fernando Ortiz has not had luck in Mexican soccer. Monterrey was eliminated again with Cruz Azul in the semifinals.
“This is not the time to talk about me. “It’s time to talk about the team,” ‘Tano’ Ortiz stated in a press conference after the elimination against Cruz Azul.
“I am not going to talk about Fernando Ortiz in the semifinals. I will continue working, “I am aware of the things I do.”
With the elimination against Cruz Azul, Fernando Ortiz has been eliminated in six semifinals of the Liga MX.
As coach of América, Ortiz was eliminated in three semifinals against Pachuca, Toluca and Chivas de Guadalajara.
Fernando Ortiz was also left out with the Rayados de Monterrey on three occasions. They were left out in the Concacaf Champions Cup against Columbus Crew and in the Leagues Cup against Nashville.
Ortiz pointed out that the team gave 45 minutes and that wanting it does not mean deserving it.
“We gave away 45 minutes where we did not compete. Football has this thing, deserving is not wanting. I have some players who have shown their face in the series and have not been able to achieve it,” he commented.
The Argentine coach took the opportunity to congratulate Cruz Azul for qualifying and ahead of their final against América.
“I want to congratulate the Cruz Azul team. Many feelings, I am proud of my players, “I am proud to come to Mexico City and set out the way they set out,” he commented.
Argentine Germán Berterame scored two goals after the Blues They had taken the advantage with a goal from Ángel Sepúlveda. The semifinal series was tied 2-2, which gave the classification to Anselmi’s light blues, for having performed better in the regular phase.
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Jardine referred to the most recent two-time championship held by the Eagles, which was achieved under the command of Jorge Viera, former coach who led them to win the 1987-88 and 1988-89 titles. Viera passed away in July 2012.
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