February was a challenge in every sense of the word for Chivas, as they faced double rounds in Liga MX and the First Round of the Concacaf Champions Cup, where they achieved a very positive balance of 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in the 7 matches they played.
In spite of the busy schedule, there was one player who has stood out in the squad by completing the 630 possible minutes of play between the two competitions. His name is Antonio Briseño.
‘El Pollo' has become Fernando Gago's bastion in the Rebaño Sagrado's central defense, with the solidity and leadership he transmits at all times. During the second month of the year, the lineup of Mexico's most popular and beloved team was Briseño and 10 more.
Against Atlético de San Luis, Forge FC on two occasions, Juárez, Mazatlán, Necaxa and Pumas, he harvested interesting numbers for analysis, and here we present to you the best of his participations.
'Pollo' Briseño’s stats during February
- Briseño played in all 7 matches during the month, all as a starter and played as many minutes as possible.
- In this period, the Red and White defender scored 2 goals: against Bravos and Pumas, both with powerful headers from corner kicks.
- Speaking of headers, 'Pollo' averaged more than one per game, with 9 total.
- Briseño also contributed in ball recovery, rescuing 47 chances for Guadalajara; that is, almost 7 balls per game.
- In addition, he won 34 balls in all sectors of the field.
- 'Pollo' also provided solvency in the ball exit by making 325 passes, with a 95% effectiveness rate.
- He also rejected 48 balls to avert danger in the Red and White area.
