Lucas Barrios, Argentinian striker who became a Paraguayan in 2010, got a call from Gerardo Martino to the Guaraní National Team that he directed for the World Cup in South Africa that year. Therefore, he has full knowledge of the subject naturalized in Selection and amid the possibility that Rogelio Funes Mori Being called to Tri by Tata, he pointed out that if the strategist is considering it, it’s because he certainly believes he can contribute to the national team.
Barrios, who acquired Paraguayan citizenship as a mother from that country, grew up in Argentina and recalled that when they were called into the Paraguayan national team, people really enjoyed it because it raised the level of the team, which they say will also happen in Mexico
“If Tata has appointed him or there are rumors about that situation, it is because he can really make a big contribution to the national team, Funes Mori is very popular in Mexico and also in South America because he has done very well and I as a player And how I have experienced that situation is that if it can become a contribution.
“Later on, Mexican football will certainly enjoy it as in Paraguay it was enjoyed that many nationals have left and we have tried to do our best for the national team and we’ve made history with the national team, so when Tata makes those decisions, it’s because he’s clearly 100 percent credible that Funes Mori can help Mexico “, Barrios said on Mediotiempo’s express question.
The forward, who currently plays in Gimnasia de Argentina, shared his experience in the Borussia Dortmund at press conference organized by Bundesliga for Latin America, but he had time to express his views on the possibility that Funes Mori would wear green in 2021.
Today, the naturalized take place in many parts of the world who play for their national team by having dual citizenship, I had the chance to be with Martino, the truth is he is a very good coach, a technician very close to the player is in all the details.
“That’s why we ran the campaign we did with him in Paraguay, if he believes Funes Mori is going to help Mexico, I believe that With the number of years that Funes Mori has and what he has shown in Mexico, I think if he agrees to nationalization the truth is that for me it would be very good for Mexico, to have an attacker of that size and the moment Funes passes Mori “.