After traveling more than 8,000 miles throughout the Monterrey Football Club in the entire Leagues Cup tournament, coach Fernando Ortiz makes no excuses for the lack of training and rest between matches. In a press conference, he mentioned that his team is designed to play every three days.
"They have prepared in terms of physical fitness, they don't like to make excuses, prepared to play every three days, only complained about the artificial field. I have always said the same thing. We have been preparing and come with the idea of performing well. I have confidence and credibility in the physical aspect with respect to the physical trainer I have. I have always said it and I will support it. He is number one for me."
"The boys have always shown it in every game we have played. It doesn't matter the competition. Nothing, I'm not one to make excuses. I don't like making excuses. Yes, I have complained and you were aware of the state of the field on artificial turf. After that, we are prepared and capable of playing matches every three days. I don't like making excuses and calling it. If they are going to beat me, let them win on the field."
"I can't make excuses, we are capable of playing matches every three days, I don't like excuses. If they are going to beat us, let it be on the field of play": Fernando Ortiz
Also, he confessed that this Tuesday he carries an entire country on his back to take the only Mexican club to the grand final of the international tournament, as he assured that it is a responsibility that he has carried since day one.
"The responsibility that we carry from the first day we left Monterrey, that is the reality. We knew that by leaving Monterrey and coming to face all the MLS teams, it carried an extra responsibility in terms of sports. We never avoid the reality regarding that rivalry in sports competition. The boys also understand the situation. It is not to put it aside, but they know that today an entire country is behind Monterrey so that they can advance to the final."
