By Wilson Florez
01 Nov 2024, 15:56 PM EDT
Cesar Huerta has been constantly pointed out as one of the next Mexican soccer players to They could make the leap to Europe. But the UNAM Pumas forward has remained in the Aztec team. Ricardo Ferrettirespected Mexican football coach, questions the capabilities of “Chino” to make this leap.
The debate was generated through the Fútbol Picante program. Hugo Sánchez, former Real Madrid goalscorer, considers that César Huerta has all the necessary characteristics to go to the Old Continent.
“Huerta, for me, is the Mexican who has the technical, physical, psychological characteristics, hand in hand to go to Europe. I already told him at the time, he should go to the old continent,” said Hugo Sánchez.
However, Ricardo Ferretti did not agree with the “Pentapichichi” observations. The former coach of the UANL Tigers He remembered César Huerta’s stage in the Sacred Flocka club from which he would have left for not withstanding the pressure from Chivas.
“He couldn’t stand the pressure in Chivas, who will stand the pressure in Europe. From your words (Peláez), I heard that he asked to leave the club because he couldn’t stand the pressure. Being a national team today is not something outstanding either, as it was before,” said Ricardo Ferretti.
With Chivas de Guadalajara, César Huerta did not have great numbers. “Chino” was in the club’s youth teams, but he was unable to adapt to the first team of the Sacred Flock. Huerta only scored one goal and gave one assist in 39 games with the rojiblanco team.
However, with the transfer to the UNAM Pumas, César Huerta improved his level and attracted the attention of European clubs and even received calls to the Mexican team. “Chino” accumulates 20 goals and 13 goals in 82 duels with the University team.
The “Chinese” dream is to go to Europe
Contrary to the considerations and perspective of Ricardo Ferretti, César Huerta if he wants to make the leap to European football. “Chino” is 23 years old, which is why he is not in a hurry to leave. The Mexican soccer player wants to win a title with the UNAM Pumas. In Apertura 2024, Huerta could meet its local objectives.
“(Playing in Europe) is a dream that remains intact and that I will continue fighting to fulfill it, but I know that I have to leave with a title here from Pumas, it is the only thing I need to close the stage…If it were up to me I would stay here all my life, but I also have personal aspirations“said Chino in statements compiled by Fútbol Total MX.
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