Jens Lehmann remembered what it was like to share a dressing room with the Mexicans who were crowned in Stuttgart
The exporter of the German national team, Jens Lehmann, described as “quite an experience” playing with the Mexicans Pavel Pardo and Ricardo Osorio in Stuttgart, where he emphasized his professionalism in the field.
Second place in the world rankings in Korea and Japan in 2002 highlighted the quality of his teammates, although he recalled that Liga MX matches cannot be seen in Germany, so he is unaware of the current situation in Mexico.
I played with two Mexicans in Stuttgart (Ricardo Osorio and Pável Pardo)It was quite an experience, they had a really good mindset, great professionals, Mexican football is a bit difficult to watch in Germany, I really can’t follow Mexican football much, ”he said.
Likewise, he explained that the national representative has their prestige at the international level and could grow if they transcend a world championship.
“Mexico has traditionally been a football country, very hot in its style, they should win something big, if they played the semi-finals it might be easier to talk about that,” said the former Arsenal player.
Lehmann also spoke about Carlos Vela, with whom he shared a dressing room with the gunners at a stage where the Aztec striker was living his early years in European football.
“I lost it, at this point (in MLS) it’s already a big thing for Germany, (in Arsenal) I had great talent, super technical, everyone thought I would achieve transcendence there, although it was actually maybe a little bit. young “, express.
Lehmann, who played with the London side that was crowned undefeated in the Premier League in the 2003-2004 season, also spoke about Guillermo Ochoa and despite emphasizing his qualities in the past, he accepted that he has not followed him at the moment . down. goalkeeper of America.
“I’ve seen him play two or three times, but that’s all, I couldn’t even tell where he’s playing”; declared.