The last time ‘Piojo’ Herrera was fired was in 2015 when he had a fight with a television commentator. The strategist assured that he will try to get up at that time.
Miguel Herrera, Mexican coach at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, assured this Thursday that despite being fired from America last December, his career has not failed.
“I didn’t hit rock bottom, it was a decision of the board, although the results supported me; this is not like when I was fired from the national team. That time I made a mistake, but now I’m not at the bottom. , I reinvent myself “the coach said in an interview.
Last time Herrera was fired in 2015 when he had a falling out with a television commentator. The strategist assured that he will try to get up at that time.
“When I got fired from the national team, few believed in me until I led Xolos and made them leaders of the league for a year.So this is what it’s all about, getting up again to become a licensed technician for the job, ”he added.
Born in Hidalgo, central Mexico, Herrera explained that while they have been critical of the volcanic nature that has had its consequences, this is where he owes most of his successes.
“What I have achieved is that by my way of holding on, I owe everything to my character, the same character they criticize. I may regret some things, but at the same time other good ones came because of the way I behave “, he indicated.
Herrera gave his America two most recent league titles, in 2013 and 2018 and has been characterized as a media figure for his explosive statements, his claims on referees and colleagues, and his frenzy at the bench, which he described as his essence.
“My way of being has helped me achieve, what I need is moderate. Ultimately in America They used my character as a pretext because they had to make a decision, for me it’s over and I accept it, nothing happens, ”he said.
He recalled that during his tenure in America in the past three years, players were sold to the European market, such as Édson Álvarez to Ajax from the Netherlands, Guido Rodríguez to Betis from Spain or Agustín Marchesín to Porto.
“The truth is, the team made a profit during my stay,” he said.
One of the strengths in America Miguel Herrera was the union between playersAt the last tournament, however, rumors of discrepancies with some leading footballers are said to have triggered the football crisis, which the coach denies.
“They had to ask the players, the locker room was fine and they can check it. They all messaged me after I got the guideline, they were appalled and I replied that football was like that.”
While waiting for a good offer, be it in the Mexican league or anywhere in the world, Herrera spends his days analyzing the games to give an opinion on social networks, so he stressed that the only team he wouldn’t lead would be Chivas de Guadalajara.
“The numbers I have are good, I am proud of the type of coach I am, I can go to any team except Chivas out of respect for the fans of America. I am patiently waiting for the best offer, my numbers cannot be changed by anyone, ”he concluded.