Although Jesus Molina has a valid contract with Santos Laguna, he does not feel secure continuing as a player for the next tournament, but he assured that it is his desire to stay and that when the time comes to leave, he wants to do it as a champion.
"It will be important to win, that way we would move 15 points away from the last place in the relegation, that's why it's like a final, we have to see the match as such."
"Without a doubt, changes are coming, the management and coaching staff have every right to make modifications, make new signings and for some of us to leave."
"We are in the hands of the management and we will have to think about what lies ahead. Personally, I would like to stay, I have this feeling of unfinished business from this bad tournament, I wouldn't like to leave in this way, but we depend on what the management tells us, so for now, we are going to close the tournament in the best possible way," said the Sonoran player.
He knows the challenge the team has for the next tournament, where they hope to accumulate at least 30 points, something that for Molina is not easy, but not impossible either.
"It's a number of points that, if we prepare well in the preseason, if we focus on that, we can do it and even surpass it, it's a matter of attitude, of mentalizing ourselves."
"After a bad tournament, the intention and mentality are to achieve that amount, we know what we are playing for, what lies ahead, and those who stay or those who remain, we must bring the ship to the surface, because unfortunately, this tournament we were a disgrace and we have to hold our heads up high, there's no other way."
The midfielder pointed out that the next tournament will be a rematch, both individually and collectively.
"This tournament, we didn't lie to anyone, it wasn't the performance we wanted, unfortunately, there was a coaching change and now José Manuel joined, the team regained enthusiasm and attitude, it's just that the results haven't come and well, we have to lift our heads up, think about this last match and the tournament ahead."
About his situation at Santos Laguna, Jesus said: "I have a valid contract, my intention is to stay, I have a personal rematch, but if at some point I have to leave, I want to do it in the best possible way with a championship, and I believe everyone has that hunger for revenge, hopefully it will be like that, otherwise, we have to start planning, but I don't want to get ahead of myself, I'm just thinking about Toluca," he said.
About that last match, the one in Hermosillo, he assured that for Santos, this match is of vital importance, as they know what they are playing for and what the next tournament means for the percentage ranking.
"It will be important to win, that way we would move 15 points away from the last place in the percentage ranking, that's why it's like a final, we have to see the match as such."
"We know that even by winning this match, the people won't be happy, because it was a bad tournament, we are sad because it wasn't the intention to be in this situation, but things are like this and we have to get out of this bad moment."
Seeking a return to the Mexican National Team
Jesus Molina hopes to return to the National Team, after not being called up for the previous two World Cup qualifying matches.
"One day after the call-up, (Osorio) took the liberty to call me, that left me with a good impression of him, because not every coach explains to a player why he has made a decision."
"He has the freedom to choose the players he considers appropriate and he took the trouble to talk to me and explain the situation, so I am happy, working to regain that level that I once had."
"This is a setback for Mexican football, the organizers lose economically, but Mexican teams lose football-wise."
"As for the Mexican teams leaving the Copa Libertadores, the Santos player believes that Mexico loses in football terms."
"I always wanted to participate, with my previous team we had the opportunity, but then the Concachampions got in the way."
"It is a well-manufactured tournament and, well, we have to understand that everything possible was done to be there, but the dates overlap, I hope the topic is discussed next tournament and we can return."
"This is a setback for Mexican football, the organizers lose economically, but Mexican teams lose football-wise."
JFR