Chivas' first international victory in 2024 came with a proposal that reflects what Fernando Gago is looking for in the team. After the 1-3 win at Tim Hortons Field, Guadalajara's coach analyzed the match to the media. Here is what was said at the post-match conference.
"We're looking for Cowell to settle in physically and soccer-wise, looking for the depth he can give us".
"The match was very good. We played it the way we wanted to, despite two mistakes we had where we couldn't correct. It was a match where we had to keep possession, play and sustain the rhythm of the game as we were looking for."
"We have a lead and we will look to maintain it or increase it to qualify."
"I trust all the players. Here the competition is day by day, everyone earns their place with weekly work."
"We are a team in formation, which grows in each match. Today we had the chance to play with a line of 3 and a line of 4, the movements we had to make with and without the ball; despite the field, and the weather, the boys understood it very well."
"I am very happy, the club received me very well, the people too and we are working for a very clear objective. We have to form an identity in the players and in everyone around us day by day."
"The Chivas fan is everywhere; that is very nice and fulfilling. Today it was very important that the people enjoyed it, that cheers up the soul."
"We have to take it easy, on Saturday we have a very important match and keep thinking about the championship. That's the idea we have: to work every match as if it were a final; we have to be up to the task and achieve victories".
"We look for options to defend and attack collectively. Defenders can also score goals, we can't think about it only from one phase of the game. It was hard for us in the first games, but as the games have gone by and we get into a rhythm, we have even more situations to score".
