In conversation with the show ESPN, Football AmericaColombian coach Juan Carlos Osorio was very clear in assessing his departure. Mexican team, After qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, he made his debut there with a win against the German team.
“This is my biggest mistake,” the former Tri coach admitted. “At the World Cup, Colombian Confederation officials approached me and promised me the position of coach of the national team. I am very proud to be a Colombian. There are three countries. I am very grateful to Colombia because this is my country; Mexico gave me the opportunity to go to the World Cup, ”explained Professor Osorio.
“When we defeated Germany, then, we faced Brazil, the Mexicans changed their view, they wanted me to be, but it was my decision to resign because I trusted the Colombian Confederation; then, due to other circumstances, they decided. Another coach and that’s why I I think leaving Mexico, which had a great football career, was my biggest mistake and we would have had good results in the four-year cycle, ”he added.
Although the leaders of the Mexican Football Association raised the possibility of L’Trey being in charge, the Colombian was “naive” and was motivated by the idea of leading his country’s team.
“Yes, many do not know this, but they gave me four more years after the victory against Germany; I was very naive, I trusted the Colombian federation, the executives and the bosses, and in the end, played against me. The race,” the Colombian reiterated.
Osorio is grateful for the opportunity to immigrate to Colombia, where he directed America de Gaulle for two months because it allows him to be by the side of one of his parents and one of his sons; However, the strategist did not rule out the possibility of returning to work in countries where he had previously been welcomed and treated well.
“Every man is grateful to those who helped him; I love Colombia, I live here. I’m so grateful to the United States, maybe one day I’ll be back, it gave me the opportunity to go to Mexico. Go to the World Cup, it’s a great country.
The former Tri coach also commented on the absence Javier Hernandez Argentina Gerardo Martino on the team. “Javier has the ability to score goals, he has scored extraordinary goals and others common to No.9. Raul Jimenez Different; I tried to give them both the opportunity to be on a team and play together at some point because it affects the game so much. Javier has always been a man who can bring in other players, Raoul has progressed a lot with the Wolves, the difference between them is small, and I wonder why Javier is not. “
