The forward of AEK Athens and star figure of the Mexican team for the double FIFA date, Orbelín Pineda, came out in defense of all the naturalized footballers who are part of the Tri for the new process that technical director Jaime Lozano is carrying out; He stated that he already wants to play with them considering that they will provide an important leap in the team’s sporting development.
These statements were made by the striker during an interview with TUDN journalist, Gibrán Araige, where he stated that he already wants to share the playing field with great figures of Aztec football such as the Colombian Julián Quiñones and the Argentine Rogelio Funes Mori.
“There may be many opinions, the controversy will be inside and outside, we know that the player who comes is going to do it in the best way. Any type of player who is naturalized is going to help a lot,” Pineda expressed in his statements.
“Now I know Julián, I recently met Funes Mori, they are talented players who help us and contribute, then make them feel like they are at home so that they can show us their performances and skills on the fields,” added the forward.
Pineda made a special mention of the presence of Luis Quiñones, who has already defended the colors of the Mexican team unofficially and will train with the team ahead of the matches that El Tri will play against the national teams of Australia and Uzbekistan in the cities of Arlington and Atlanta.
“Everything, the experience he has, the goal he has, the camaraderie is demonstrated, it is essential, he is a dedicated person and he likes to work every day. It will help us a lot, supporting him, always showing our affection towards him so that he feels at home and that he can show and support with all the talent he has,” he highlighted.
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