Club Deportivo Guadalajara issued an official statement this Wednesday, putting an end to the uncertainty over the release of its players for the Mexican National Team training camp. Following the ultimatum from the national team coaching staff, the club’s management confirmed that its players will report on time and as required to begin preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Backing the World Cup dream
In the statement, the club said that the agreements previously made with the management would be honored. It also stressed that it would not be a factor in hindering its players’ aspirations of wearing the national team shirt. «At Chivas, we respect our players’ desire to represent Mexico at the 2026 World Cup,» the institution said, assuring its full willingness to facilitate their departure and comply with El Tri coaching staff’s schedule.
Full focus on the playoffs
On the other hand, the team also used the statement to make an appeal to its fans ahead of the local tournament playoffs. Players, coaching staff, and management called for unity among supporters to «make Akron Stadium count» in the upcoming match, seeking to balance support for the national team with their own sporting objectives. With this stance, the Rebaño untangles a conflict that threatened to overshadow the start of the World Cup process.
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