By Wilson Florez
03 Nov 2023, 1:32 PM EDT
Santiago Giménez is one of the best-rated forwards today. The Mexican has attracted the attention of clubs such as FC Barcelona for its great scoring quota and youth. Although he has dedicated himself to European football, from Argentina They demean the Aztec’s work for being carried out in Dutch football.
After Santiago Giménez’s double in his debut in the UEFA Champions League, some Argentine media highlighted that The nationality of the former Cruz Azul player was South American. However, others have taken it upon themselves to downplay Santi’s performance and even placing him in a status far below other Argentine footballers.
“Currently I think he is not at the level of Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez or Messi himselfbut if he moves to a more competitive and higher level league, which I understand is going to happen soon, he can develop and compete. It’s good that he also has his place in the Mexico team, that will help him“said journalist Fernando Maza of Telefe.
The Feyenoord scorer has scored 15 goals this season. The Mexican’s scoring average is more than one goal per game. The Aztec has scored in the Eredivisie, but also in the UEFA Champions League. Despite his outstanding numbers, his presence at Feyenoord would place him “one step below” the Argentine national team footballers.
“I think he has to make the jump to another big league club and he will start to grow more and more and Yes, he can be compared, for now he is one step below with respect to the forwards that the Argentina team has.“added Agustín Malves.
Starter in Mexico, substitute in Argentina
Santiago Giménez is the best Mexican forward today. “Bebote’s” form makes it a regular piece in Jaime Lozano’s calls and screws it into the Aztec attack. In the event that “Chaquito” had represented Argentina, His role was on the substitutes’ bench, according to local analysts.
“Santiago Giménez could easily compete, not to be a starter because the position is well covered with Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez, but he has conditions“complemented journalist Nahuel Ferreira on Radio Punto 1400.
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