With emotions still flowing at a mile an hour after the incredible draw that Feyenoord recorded at Manchester City’s home 3-3, Mexico national team forward Santiago Giménez defined his important score as the goal easiest of his career, but at the same time as one of the most important.
Interviewed at the end of the meeting in the citizens’ house, Giménez showed all the sensations that this important result represented in the Dutch team when no one gave a damn for them as they had a very heavy loss of three goals against
I think that since the goal was given, it was the easiest I have scored in my career, I think it’s a goal from a true nine, because you have to be there to be able to finish that way. I think I put it in with my chest, but it was the easiest of my career,” said the Aztec striker after a 65-day absence due to a serious injury.
Santiago also said that the result at first seemed impossibleabove all, because three goals behind against a rival like City seemed inconceivable, especially because at home this squad is one of the most unbeatable and with the greatest scope.
“But the important thing was that we did not stop fighting, that we kept the faith, and when the first goal came, we thought that there could still be something in our favor, especially given the time left in the game. Then, when we scored the second goal, our hopes grew, and fortunately we achieved the tie.”
Giménez also explained that this result is one of those who dress, above all, because of the way it happened, because of the way they returned in the match and how they were able to overcome an opponent with such good players.
“It is a draw with the flavor of victory, all the ingredients were in our favor, and when we thought the matter was lost, which kept us in the game, “It was the faith that we all had in the eternal, the game, it is the merit of the entire team and each of the players.”
too much faith
Santiago Giménez, who was absent for almost two months due to a serious injury He highlighted that in the most critical moments of his rehabilitation he never lost faith that this day would come when he would be able to be on the playing field again.
“First, long live Mexico, here and wherever, there were many sensationsespecially happiness, because I think it was the result of a great process that we had with the injury, both mentally and spiritually, physically, that the club allowed me to go to Mexico to recover from the first two weeks”
“I think that speaks to how open they are and they were attentive to me the whole time.”a great job from the entire staff and obviously I have to continue working hard so that there is no other injury and we continue moving forward as a team and as a club to continue adding successes.”
“There are many things that come to mind, suddenly you think you won’t be able to play the same way againat the same level, but I think it was worth the effort, desire and dedication in the rehabilitation work.”
A goal with dedication
Regarding who dedicated this goal to him on his reappearance after 65 days of doubts and fears about rehabilitation, Giménez said: “To all those who were behind pushing me, also to God and all those who helped me,” he highlighted.
Santiago was taking many photos before and after the game and for that reason he was asked if he would like to play for Manchester City.to which he responded that: “It is my first time playing in England and every time I play, he looked back and asked me how I am here, but I say that all dreams come true and even more so when you work hard,” he concluded.
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