The utility of El Tri, for over 30 years, Gonzalo Saldaña, passed away this weekend and several players and coaches dedicated a message to him
Gonzalo saldana, a mainstay of the Mexican national team for more than 30 years, died this weekend, sources confirmed ESPN Digital. Even through social networks, players like Guillermo Ochoa dedicated a message to a pillar of the national team’s workings.
Rest in peace, friend. You will be missed at all times. You were part of enjoying the selection. Hug into the air, Gonza, ”the America goalkeeper wrote in his most recent publication today.
In addition, Ochoa set a story with Saldaña, who was in the Tricolor for 28 years. Hug to heaven, buddy. You will be missed a lot ”, added the goalkeeper of the Mexican national team.
My condolences to the family of Gonzalo Saldaña, an incredible human who has worked together for 28 years in the Mexican national team. RIP 🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/AVOJ1gKL17
– Miguel Herrera (@MiguelHerreraDT) January 23, 2021
Miguel ‘Piojo’ Herrera, for his part, also dedicated a message on his social networks in memory of Saldaña.
“My deepest condolences to the family of Gonzalo Saldaña, an incredible human who has worked together in the Mexican team for 28 years. RIP,” said the former team strategist at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he had the opportunity to join his side.
Gonzalo Saldaña arrived at the Tricolor 28 years ago and has been part of all of the national team’s processes since his arrival in César Luis Menotti’s team. From then until now he was always aware of the needs of the national elements and did everything he could to ensure that they lacked nothing during concentration and traveling around the world.
Likewise, Juan Carlos Osorio, who was the captain of the Tricolor at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, sent his condolences, accompanied by the coaching staff who went to the World Cup.
He expresses his grief after receiving the dire news of the death of our colleague Gonzalo Saldaña, with whom we have always maintained an extraordinary work and personal relationship. Recognition in him, his tireless willingness to work and his excellent relationship with players and technical staff ”.
The statement has been signed by Osorio, Pompilio Páez, Jorge Enrique Ríos, Humberto Sierra and Mario Marín.