Tuesday, October 15

Javier Aguirre opens the doors of the Tri coaching staff to Andrés Guardado

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By Sergio Silva

15 Oct 2024, 12:53 PM EDT

The Mexican coach Javier Aguirre He assured that Andrés Guardado has the doors open to the Tri coaching staff, an offer that the midfielder liked, who hopes to prepare in the best way for when that moment arrives in the future.

The interaction between the two occurred during the press conference prior to the match that will be played this Tuesday between the Mexican National Team and the United States at the Akron stadium in Guadalajara where “Vasco” Aguirre and the “Little Prince” spoke about the idea that joins the coaching staff.

“Andrés Guardado has open doors in my coaching staff, whatever he wants because he has earned it, he is a professional from head to toe and he can help us a lot”commented the experienced coach who already has a legend from El Tri on his coaching staff with Rafa Márquez.

Javier Aguirre and Andrés Guardado during the press conference prior to the friendly match of the Mexico National Team against the United States that will be played this Tuesday at the Akron stadium in Guadalajara.
Javier Aguirre and Andrés Guardado at the press conference prior to the friendly match of the Mexico National Team against the United States that will be played this Tuesday at the Akron stadium in Guadalajara.
Credit: Rafael Vadillo | Imago7

The offer fell very well on Andrés Guardado, who is concentrated with the Mexican National Team as part of a tribute from the FMF to his successful career with the national team. However, he clarified that first he has a long way to go to prepare in the best way.

“I thank Javier for opening doors for me, but I would like to prepare well, for the National Team you have to be well prepared, not just having had a decent career within the national team to have the skills to be here”commented the Club León player in Liga MX.

Andrés Guardado, 38, returned to Mexican soccer for this Apertura 2024 tournament after a long career in European soccer. With the Mexico National Team he officially announced his retirement after the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Andrés Guardado speaking during the press conference prior to the friendly match of the Mexico National Team against the United States held at the Akron stadium.
Andrés Guardado speaking during the press conference prior to the friendly match that the Mexico National Team will play against the United States this Tuesday at the Akron stadium.
Credit: Rafael Vadillo | Imago7

“Grateful” for this farewell

Andrés Guardado also took the opportunity to show his gratitude to the Mexican Football Federation and the Mexican National Team for this tribute he received with his call for the double date of friendly matches against Valencia and the United States.

“I am very grateful, happy that they have given me the opportunity to be here, at first it was just to come to this game, experience the tribute, but they opened the doors to the concentration for me”commented the experienced midfielder during the press conference prior to the duel against the Americans.

“I wanted to experience it for the last time, to feel like I was selected again and simply being here represents a lot, very happy, grateful… Enjoying the moment”added the “Little Prince” who put an end to his time in El Tri after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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