The coach of the Mexican national team thanked a journalist for a consultation at the press conference. “It took me a while for someone to ask me a question of this nature,” he said.
Mexico, which will be the rival of the Argentine National Team in Group C, is preparing to face the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Gerardo Martino, who arrives questioned by an important sector of the Mexican press. And, at the press conference after Saturday’s 1-0 win over Peru, he was surprised by a specific question from a journalist.
The communicator asked him if the decision to include Luis Chávez and Carlos Rodríguez was due to the fact that he will seek to “have more of the ball” in the duels against Poland and Saudi Arabia in the World Cup and, also, “if you are looking for a nine that is more associative than defining.”
Tata did not hide his surprise at the question. “W… It took me four years for someone to ask me a question of this nature.”, he expressed, without filter. “And everything you said is as it is. Add, nothing. I thank you. I’d go give you a hug”, he added. And he sentenced, in the midst of laughter: “Next time I’m going to Tijuana to do the conferences.”
The surprising reaction of Tata Martino in conference: “I would give you a hug”
Mexico, before another test against Colombia
Mexico, who is the rival of the Argentine National Team in Group C and who has Santiago Giménez -son of former Boca Chaco Giménez-, faces Colombia this Tuesday, September 27, from 11:00 p.m., for a friendly match in preparation for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The national team that tactically commands Tata Martino and the coffee growers (with Frank Fabra on the substitute bench) will meet at Levis Stadium, in Santa Clara.
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