Chivas' debut in the 2022 Apertura season is really close and during these days before the clash against FC Juarez at the Akron Stadium there have been multiple topics about the present and future of our beloved team, among them the doubt of whether there will be another addition to the squad, the rumor of whether Alexis will leave for Spain, the status of JJ Macias for this tournament, a possible change of the keeper, etc.
Therefore, Ricardo Cadena spoke at a press conference right after today's training session in Verde Valle and here we tell you all about the red & white coach answers to each of the above-mentioned topics and more...
"We had requested the possibility of 3 reinforcements; Mozo and ‘Oso' arrived and we are still waiting for 1 more".
"We are waiting for the possibility that Orbelin can decide, he is one of the players we requested".
"Hopefully, if it happens, it’ll be done ASAP; we’ve been in constant communication with our board, I personally haven’t spoken to him”.
"'Chofis' is not within my plans, therefore he is not an option for the team".
"I feel Alexis is super committed, he wants to play a main role along with the whole squad; he is very motivated with the upcoming World Cup and will try to be an option for the National Team”.
“There are many things that will always be around Chivas and Alexis as rumors that arise such as the one about Espanyol, just as if he leads a group or determines things in the squad, they are rumors that are unfounded, they are lies”.
"(During the preseason) we always intend to give everyone the same options and possibilities."
"Today I know who can start on Saturday, I’m clear about what does the team need, unless there is an extraordinary situation like Covid or something”.
"We are very demanding on a day-to-day basis, we have no complaints about any player, everyone has fought looking to break through."
"They have all worked spectacularly, they are motivated, looking forward to the season kickoff and obviously they make it very difficult for me (to designate the starting 11)”.
"'Tala' (Rangel) is an extraordinary goalkeeper and 'Wacho' is our starting goalkeeper; there is great sportsmanship between them, neither can relax, both have the conditions to cover that position”.
"I have a commitment to win from Day 1, tolerance (to his era as Chivas’ coach) is more a question for our board of directors”.
“About Gael (Sandoval), the decision was mine; that position is very 'populated', 'Cone' and Angulo are about to be back, there are homegrown players like Pavel or 'Sebas', I think he was not above what I currently have".
"The demand is going to be the same with him (JJ) and with all the strikers who are looking to earn a place in that position."
"We are looking for more options that can make us get into the box with more players and have goal scoring options so we don't depend on 1 man"
"I think (JJ) has a lot of possibilities (of making it to the World Cup), as long as he stays at a great physical, mental and productivity level”.
