PRIOR TO THE START OF THE LIGUILLA, EL POCHO GUZMÁN SENDS A MESSAGE TO THE LIGA MX

Midfielder Víctor Pocho Guzmán, a player for Club Deportivo Guadalajara, better known as Chivas, has shown confidence in the team prior to the start of the Liguilla of the Clausura 2023 Tournament (Liga MX). The player assured that the team is prepared to fight for the title.

The rojiblanco team finished in third place during the regular Clausura 2023 tournament, accumulating a total of 34 points, which allowed them to qualify directly for the Liguilla. This is the first time that Chivas has managed to secure its place directly since the implementation of the Repechage in Liga MX.

Prior to the start of the tournament, Chivas received criticism for their choice of coaches. The arrival of Veljko Paunović and Fernando Hierro raised doubts among several experts, who considered that the coaches had little experience in leading the team. However, despite the criticism, the team has managed to surprise many and is in a good position to fight for the title.

THE ARRIVAL OF PAUNOVIĆ AND HIERRO HAS BEEN VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE TEAM, AS BOTH COACHES HAVE KNOWN HOW TO GIVE A NEW DIRECTION AND MOTIVATION TO THE ASSEMBLY. PAUNOVIĆ, WHO PREVIOUSLY MANAGED THE MLS CHICAGO FIRE AND THE SERBIAN TEAM, HAS IMPLEMENTED A MORE ATTACKING AND AGGRESSIVE STYLE OF PLAY IN THE TEAM, WHICH HAS ALLOWED CHIVAS TO SCORE MORE GOALS AND PERFORM BETTER ON THE FIELD

For his part, Fernando Hierro, former Real Madrid player and former Spain coach, has contributed his experience and knowledge in the world of football to help the team make important decisions. His presence on the bench has been key for the team to have a better organization and greater self-confidence.

Regarding the team's performance in the regular tournament, Guzmán highlighted the importance of teamwork and group unity to achieve good results. The midfielder acknowledged that there have been ups and downs in the team's performance, but the important thing is to stay focused and work hard to keep improving.

Chivas has proven to be a competitive team that wants to go far in the Liguilla. The team has talented players such as Alexis Vega, Jesús Angulo and José Juan Macías, who have been key players in the good performance of the team. In addition, the support of the fans has been essential to maintain the motivation and competitive spirit in the team.

The Liguilla is a very competitive tournament in which anything can happen. However, Chivas is in a good position to fight for the title. The team has proven capable of competing at the same level as other top teams in Liga MX and is expected to continue to perform well in the Liguilla.

In summary, Chivas has shown a good performance in the regular Clausura 2023 tournament and is in a good position to fight for the title. The arrival of Veljko Paunović and Fernando Hierro has been key to the success of the team, who have been able to give the team a new direction and motivation.

POCHO GUZMÁN LONGS FOR THE TITLE

In an interview with Fox Sports, the midfielder Víctor Guzmán, who arrived as a reinforcement for the Clausura 2023, confessed that it has been a great tournament for Chivas and that thanks to the good results they have managed to shut the mouths of those who criticized the team before the match. start of the tournament. They have made people believe in the team and have supported all those who were supporting from the beginning.

“Nobody thought that Chivas would finish in the first four places. We have silenced some of them, we have made others believe and we have confirmed the faith they had in us for others. There are all kinds of people, but we have shut the mouths of most of them, since we are not only fighting for the playoffs”.

He added that the quality of the team is reflected in the standings, although he acknowledged that the Liguilla is another tournament in which he sees Chivas as a favorite and believes they have the necessary quality to fight for the title. However, they must first win the Quarterfinal series, where they will face Atlas.

“The table reflects it, in the end it is another tournament. We are better just because of the position and because in terms of football we have the quality to be among the first four places and much more. We have to fight for the title. It's something we can say, but with our performances we make the fans and ourselves believe."

Source: Golasazo