Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa is making his position very clear regarding a possible return to the Mexico national team with his mind set on fulfilling his goal of competing in the 2026 World Cup, which would be the sixth for the experienced Mexican goalkeeper.
In a recent interview for Claro Sports, the now AVS Futebol SAD player from Portugal’s first division, assured that he does not see himself as a substitute in El Tri in this new stage within the national team led by Javier “Vasco” Aguirre.
“I know my reality, I know how old I am, but I keep raising my hand and I don’t see myself competing for second or third place”Ochoa commented on a hypothetical case of being taken into account by the national team coach as a substitute goalkeeper.
For Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa, who would arrive at the age of 41 at the next World Cup to be held between Mexico, the United States and Canada, there is only the possibility of regaining the leading role within the national team that he lost since the last Copa América 2024 when he was left out of the call.
“If I’m going to compete to be in the World Cup I’m going to do it to play. Later, if people decide that I am not ready or not suitable for that position, they will decide. “I’m going to compete to be number one, that’s the way I have to face it.”assured the goalkeeper.
And with that idea in mind, “Memo” Ochoa recently ended up reaching an agreement with the Portuguese AVS Futebol SAD with which he will remain, at least for one season, at the highest European level with the intention of being taken over again. taken into account for the national team.
All good in El Tri
The absence of Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa on the list of the Mexican National Team for the Copa América 2024 generated a lot of controversy. However, the player clarifies that there was nothing more behind the decision of then coach Jaime Lozano, who was left out of his position after the Mexican debacle in the tournament.
“There will always be talk and speculation about many things at the debate tables, but there was no problem”said the man who until then was the captain of the Mexican team, who also highlighted that despite his absence he maintains conversations with his teammates.
“I am always supporting the goalkeepers, sometimes it is not made public, but I live with them, I send them messages and I try to help”Ochoa highlighted that he will have to enter the fight with other players such as Luis Malagón, Raúl Rangel and Alex Padilla, among others.
“That doesn’t mean I can’t continue competing, on the contrary. This also helps them to continue working and improving and to see that I am going to continue fighting.”hill.
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