In it Mexican football The players who have the opportunity to go to Europe are very criticized. Discipline analysts and personalities have described The MX League as a “comfort zone.” Érik Lira He could go to the old continent, but preferred to stay in Mexico.
The outstanding defensive midfielder acknowledged that he had options to go to the old continent. However, The goal of Erik Lira is to be in the 2026 World Cup. Lira prefers to stay close to Javier Aguirre’s radar.
“Yes there were possibilities to go to Europebut it is very difficult for one year of the World Cup to make such a decision. I decided to be at home, with my people and with my selection”Lira explained.
The Mexican decision is based on its continuity within the field. In case of signing for a European team, Érik Lira had to adapt to new cultures, accept their role as extra -community and earn a position in the starting eleven. In the MX League everything is done and is an outstanding piece in Cruz Azul.
The Duels de El Tri
The Mexican National Team will have a couple of friendly matches this month. The Tri will be measured against Japan on September 6 and three days later they will face South Korea. Érik Lira is ready to show and continue “filling the eye” to Javier Aguirre.
“My head is with selection, with Javier Aguirre and my colleaguescommitted to the duels that we are going to face. We know that they are quite complicated games, they are super ordered teams, that they have been doing things well. They are matches that we all want, in which we must show ourselves more, is the type of competition that will be in the World Cup, to do it in the best way“He added.
These two Asian rivals will be a good thermometer for the “Basque” process. After winning the Gold Cup 2025, Javier Aguirre and his leaders will have Two clashes with usual participants in the world’s glasses.
“They are rivals that can play in the World Cup and that rivals we want. We must raise our hands, we must know that they are hard but we will come out with our best capabilities, ”he concluded.
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