Did they “shake” him? Vasco Aguirre breaks the silence after controversies about the National Team
Javier Aguirre avoided getting involved in the controversial issues of the Mexico team in the last 48 hours prior to the game vs. England
Javier Aguirre minimized the recent controversies surrounding the Mexican National Team prior to the round of 16 of the World Cup. The coach assured that neither the attempt to change the game schedule nor the expensive gift of watches from an influencer affected the team's concentration.
With this, he rejected the versions of external pressures and sought to keep the focus exclusively on sports, where he stated that the Tricolor is prepared to defeat England and that if this were not the case he would not have expressed himself publicly: “Of course I am sure that a great rival like England can be beaten,” he said.
The origin of the controversies At a press conference, the strategist denied having been surprised or “chamaqueado” with the proposal to advance the game six hours (from the original time of 6:00 p.m. to noon), an initiative that was unofficially linked to government suggestions. Likewise, he downplayed the scandal of broken codes of ethics after the delivery of Rolex watches to footballers.
"Those who know me well know how I am. In both issues I was natural, nothing was planned. This did not affect the group; it did not permeate, they continue with the desire to play a good game. We make sure that these things go unnoticed," Aguirre highlighted, also clarifying that his interview with Joaquín López-Dóriga was only to express his disagreement with the time change.
“My best day at Azteca is yet to come”El “Vasco” was moved when remembering his career at the Azteca Stadium, the stage where he debuted with América and where tomorrow (Sunday) he will have a crucial duel.
"There are many mixed emotions, but the best is yet to come. Personally and professionally there are many stories; my parents are no longer there, but my grandchildren are in the stands. These are things that feed you and that are difficult to describe," he confessed excitedly.
The strategic plan to neutralize Harry Kane
Looking ahead to the clash against the British team, Aguirre revealed that the defensive priority will be to neutralize Harry Kane, who is leading the way with five goals in the tournament. He highlighted that, in addition to his physique, the forward has a great technique to associate, so closing the spaces for him will be vital.
Finally, the national helmsman recognized the power of the team led by Thomas Tuchel. He stated that England is one of the powers in the FIFA ranking thanks to its versatility, being able to hurt both with direct and physical play and through organized ball possession.