The technical director of Santos Laguna, Fernando ‘Tano’ Ortiz, considered Martín Anselmi’s decision to leave the ranks of the Cruz Azul Machine to be a regrettable event. in such an abrupt way to be able to travel to Portugal to sign a contract as the new coach of Porto of the Primeira Liga and thus fulfill his aspirations of coaching on the old continent.
These statements were made by Ortiz during an interview offered for TUDN, where he considered that the measure applied by the coach represents a complete disrespect for the Aztec organization and the trust they gave him to be able to lead the team to the Liguilla and subsequently the title of champion.
Ortiz compared what happened on this occasion that Cruz Azul is experiencing with what was recorded by the Chivas Rayadas of Guadalajara and Fernando Gago after announcing his signing with Boca Junior of Argentina, leaving the institution helpless in the middle of the season.
“I am a man of my word, for me the cycles have to be fulfilled, I can understand that perhaps opportunities happen only once in a lifetime, but if one gives the word, one must try to end the relationship or complete the championship.“I am of that idea, I respect what has happened with Martín (Anselmi) or the case of Fernando (Gago)… I make the commitment and finish it,” he expressed.
Fernando Ortiz also recalled the moment in which he left the ranks of the Águilas del Club América and assured that on that occasion it was different because his decision occurred just after the team’s elimination in the semifinals against the Rebaño Sagrado in the Clausura tournament. 2023 of the MX League.
“I never left America, I ended my employment relationship and I decided to step aside because I felt at that moment the pressure exerted on me.” and I didn’t do the players or what could come, so I have never stopped being in a situation like what is happening to my colleague,” he highlighted.
Anselmi’s departure represents a hard blow for Cruz Azul, because under his orders the club recorded great results, including the record for points in the regular round within short tournaments by adding a total of 42 units, surpassing the 41 points that the cement team itself had achieved.
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