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Gerardo Martino is going through one of the most complicated moments since taking over the Mexican national team and weeks before the 2022 Qatar World Cup. If he was criticized after defeating Peru 1-0, the criticisms were more ruthless after losing to Colombia 3-2. The 'Tata' team was winning 2-0 at the end of the first half.
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The truth is that, before being criticized by the Mexican press, the Argentine coach felt rejected by the fans who arrived at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. After the final whistle, the coach and his entire coaching staff left the field of the United States venue.
Martino crossed the field and was surrounded by security agents. Before leaving the field, the coach knelt down, touched the grass, and made the sign of the cross. Meanwhile, insults were heard from the stands against him and demands for his resignation from the helm of the 'Tricolor' despite the proximity of Qatar 2022.
The expressions of the Mexican national team fans went further. When 'Tata' Martino was about to cross the tunnel to access the interior of the stadium, objects were thrown from the stands against the South American. The most thrown were cups full of drinks that could have directly hit the former Barcelona player.
The analysis of 'Tata' Martino
The Argentine believes that the 'Tri' suffered the defeat against the 'cafeteros' due to punctual errors, as from his perception he does not believe they were overcome. "We recognize that we lost a game that we were winning 2-0, I don't think we were ever erased, we had 15 minutes where we were unfocused," he said in a press conference.
Continuing with the positives, 'Tata' emphasized: "Having a first half of the best in 4 years, even possibly having scored another goal, and having the rebellion of the last 15 minutes going out to look for the game with many young kids who are playing their first matches with the national team. That's what I take away," he said.
Mexico's schedule in Qatar 2022
- November 22, Mexico vs. Poland
- November 26, Mexico vs. Argentina
- November 30, Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia