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He Cruz Azul’s good moment is reflected in the leadership of the Apertura 2024with 9 wins, one draw and only one loss, but it also dominates other areas such as the best offense with 26 goals scored and they are the second best defense with only 8 goals conceded, these numbers place it as one of the serious candidates for the title of the Liga Mx.
In interview for MILLENNIUM-The Hobbythe midfielder Érik Lira talks about current events The Machineto and assures that they are the best team in Mexico.
“Some time ago, last tournament, I said that we wanted to be the best team in the country and that we were working to do itToday I can say that we are, what I am saying is a very big responsibility.”
At just 24 years old, Lira can boast a hundred games with the Cruz Azul shirt in Liga MX, A figure that came thanks to the continuity he has found in the current championship, in which he has played 10 games, 9 as a starter and 773 minutes; Little by little he earned the title to be the libero in the light blue defense, which is why he considers that he is experiencing one of his best moments as a footballer.
“Yes, maybe so, my colleagues also have a lot to do with it, it’s thanks to them, thanks to the coaching staff, since in all training sessions it is like a match, It is a war with a lot of responsibility; “We all want to raise our hands and be in the starting eleven for the weekend, based on training, work and what Martín asks for, it is what has given us being where we are at this moment.”
The championship is the goal
The light blue 6 jersey has become immovable in Martin Anselmi’s scheme and, when questioned about what Cruz Azul has done differently, the shine in his eyes is noticeable and one objective is revealed in his mind: the title.
“Everything, from the moment I heard that some teams wanted me or asked about me and I decided to stay here, because I think that It is the only place where I can be a champion, where I can fulfill my dream. We want the Tenth, our head is in the tenth and we are not going to stop until we get the tenth.”
Lira has 6 tournaments with The Machinein which he has had to live through complicated moments, in which the team was not there; He has seen the parade of technicians.
“I have had to live through difficult moments, in which there have been colleagues who prefer to leave, because the pressure is very great here. I like to feel that pressure; I always wanted to be here. There have been rumors that they are taking me out of the club and I am here, they have been bad times and now I take advantage of it more and enjoy the moment. “Sometimes in a footballer’s career there are more bad moments than good ones.”
What is different about this Cruz Azul by Martín Anselmi?
“Each process is important, with each coach I have learned a lot, they have sometimes made me see football or my position in different ways, but it has been continuity, work, day to day; The most important thing is to enjoy the moment, because if you ask each of my teammates, they come to La Noria happy, they come happy, the team is united, very strengthened, the link between the players and the coaching staff is very good. ; “It is getting the most out of it and then reflecting it on the field.”
Did Martín Anselmi find you the position where you feel most comfortable?
“I think so. I consider myself someone who is helpful; I do my best to help the team. I don’t see my performances, I don’t think about myself, I always think about the team, if I can help there and that’s where I help best. “I’m happy, I’m happy, as long as the team feels better, I’m going to do better too.”
Don’t worry about not being called to the Mexican team
The Mexican team began a new process led by Javier Aguirre and Rafael Márquez, as technical assistant; In his first call-up he was surprised by the call of Érik Lira, who had minutes against Canada. However, For this second call it was not taken into account.
“It is a very long process, in which I am very focused on Cruz Azul. I want the Decima in Cruz Azul; I came to make history and I’m not going to remove my chip until I achieve it. I went to the National Team obviously because of my effort, because of my performances, but I couldn’t have achieved it if it weren’t for my teammates and the coaching staff.”
As to whether the national team’s coaching staff spoke with him, after not being called up, Lira was blunt:
“The truth is nothing; I know that they go to all the games and if they don’t go they see them, then I play every game the same, with the same responsibility and I will continue focused on mine, sooner or later the call to the national team will come. “I’m going to take advantage of it and enjoy it, like I enjoyed it the other time.”
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