Raúl Jiménez revealed what Pep Guardiola told him after the game against City

Raul Jimenez confirmed the words that Pep Guardiola dedicated to him after the match that Fulham lost against Manchester City (3-2) last weekend in the Premier League where the Mexican striker stood out with a spectacular assist from a tackle.

In the middle of the concentration of the Mexican National Team for the double date of friendly matches that will be played this Saturday against Valencia in Puebla and on Tuesday against the United States in Guadalajara, the experienced attacker spoke about several topics, including the words that the City manager.

“It’s good that you are back to your level”was what according to himself Raul Jimenez The Spanish coach commented to him after the match, referring to much more than the performance in that match that the Mexican had, who is currently going through a great moment of form with Fulham.

“Yes, he approached me at the end. We know what a great coach he is and the career he has forged. It is always a compliment to have him come closer and tell you his impressions.”highlighted the attacker who, against City, saw his streak of three consecutive games hitting the nets in the English championship ended.

The “Wolf of Tepeji” added that the strategist who has won the last three editions of the Premier League with Manchester City wished him to continue achieving good results with the Cottagers who are having a fairly decent start to the season.

“He told me that he was happy that the level was returning, that I continued on that path”commented Raúl Jiménez, who highlighted the good feelings that he has received so much support in recent weeks as a result of the high level he has been showing on the field of play.

“It makes me happy that not only people from my club, but also people from outside, recognize my work”noted the forward that thanks to the good performance he is having with Fulham he managed to return to a call-up for the Mexico National Team where he was absent for almost a year.

“I am happy to be here again, in the national team, and grateful for the opportunity to return. It didn’t cross my mind to give up. I always want more, I have gone through different difficulties, but I never give up, what better motivation than the World Cup at home”he highlighted.

In this way he showed that despite his 33 years and the fight for a position in the lead of El Tri, Raúl Jiménez is willing to make it difficult for Javier Aguirre when it comes to making the calls to join the national team with his sights set. in the 2026 World Cup.

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