Mexican analysts criticized Edson Álvarez for his controversial comment after Mexico vs Jamaica

The statements of Edson Alvarez they shook various floors, both that of the fans and that of various characters. Some issued their positions regarding these sayings. David faitelson For example, he expressed that if the qualifying rounds “are not easy” it is time for some players to show their level at decisive moments.

“You have to have a lot of balls and courage to play these games. Whoever thinks it is easy is because he is sitting at home ”, these were the words of the midfielder addressing the fans who criticized the performance of the national team, which generated debate and reaction from various characters.

“The qualifiers are not easy? Okay, but the time has come for some players to show their quality and personality at decisive moments. Last night’s Mexican version left much to be desired, ”Faitelson said after Edson Álvarez’s statements.

The controversial journalist was not the only one to speak out. The Raúl Orvañanos himself also addressed a few words and even requests to the General Sports Director of the Mexican Soccer Federation, Gerardo Torrado: “Unfortunate statements by Edson Álvarez against fans, this is just beginning and it seems to me that it is time for Gerardo Torrado to intervene,” said the experienced analyst.

It is not the first time that the Ajax footballer manifests himself against the detractors. In April of this year, in an interview for the YouTube channel Aztec Warriors He said the following: “The Mexican speaks, the Mexican speaks, and he doesn’t have the slightest idea of ​​what is happening here. As you say, we are very few Mexicans who are in Europe and since there are few of us, we are the focus of attention and criticism rains everywhere. You have to learn, enjoy too, enjoy that not just anyone can be on this side, people will always talk, nothing happens … I feel at a good time, but you work for more, I am a person who is not satisfied with anything and I want to continue learning”Alvarez said.

The message was posted on his Instagram account, but once he saw the controversy it generated, he decided to delete it. However, it was late, people were already involved in the debate. On the one hand, the position was to follow this discursive line and understand that competition has increased; on the other, the position was to criticize these sayings because it is something for which he has to respond to being a professional and national team.

“Edson should not have warmed up, it’s good that he erased (his story) because in the end it offends a lot of people who feel alluded to,” he said. Gustavo Mendoza placeholder image on Fox Sports Radio. “I am not your Community Manager and let everyone say what they want to say, not what they have to say; But how different would it have been to say ‘we understand the frustration of the fans, but we must tell them that to win these games you need courage ”, he added. Alberto Lati in the same program.

The next duel of the octagonal heading to Qatar 2022 for Mexico is against the Costa Rican team on September 5. Although they took the victory against Jamaica, the taste in their mouths was not the best. The winning goal came down the stretch and the level of the team did not meet expectations. Now, with these statements, there is no longer only the pressure to win, now it is also necessary to respond to the need to support those sayings on the pitch, and not because of the fans, but because of the sports project.

KEEP READING: