Gibran Lajud ensures that the team will go out to seek qualification to the playoffs from the very first game, since the team is used to always being in the top positions and they have a winning mentality.

"I finished the last tournament satisfied, I fulfilled my personal goals, the main goal was not achieved, which was to be champions, but the illusion remains intact, we are working to improve and achieve great things," Lajud mentioned.

Club Tijuana surprised with the signing of Antonio Rodríguez as goalkeeper, so Lajud was questioned if he felt any fear of losing his place in the starting lineup in this new tournament.

"The arrival of Toño is something that is always expected in a team, competition is healthy, it is ideal for growth, I have always been used to that, this will not be the exception, it is something that motivates, that requires," commented the Tijuana goalkeeper.

Xolos de Tijuana are characterized by having high-level signings this summer, which is why they are considered one of the teams with the best squad for the Apertura 2017 and likewise, they are one of the favorites to win the title.

"I have heard that there are teams that reinforced better with players coming from European football, but Xolos is not worried about names, we know that the team is designed to play head-to-head against anyone, if they label us as favorites, we accept it and assume the responsibility to win the championship," concluded the goalkeeper.