Armando González, Chivas' rising star, is having a moment! Fresh off a dramatic comeback against Xolos, where Chivas clawed back from a 3-goal deficit to tie the game, González is riding a wave of momentum. But the story doesn't start, or end, there.
Milito's Motivational Words
González revealed the powerful halftime message from coach Gabriel Milito that sparked the team's turnaround. Down 1-0, Milito challenged the players: "We have two options: either we keep sinking, or we rise up. There's no other way. This is won with work, character, and personality." González explained that the team rallied, deciding they would either concede five goals or equalize. Their fighting spirit paid off.
From Comeback Kid to National Team Hopeful
But the good news doesn't stop at a hard-fought tie. González's impressive performance with Chivas has earned him a coveted spot in the upcoming Mexican National Team microcycle. This will be González's first experience with the senior national team, a well-deserved reward for his consistent efforts.
“We weren’t happy. It was a very bad first half, then lapses in concentration at the beginning of the second half that continue to cost us points along the way," González stated, showing that despite the comeback he aims for perfection.
A Bright Future Ahead
At 22 years old, González is proving to be a key player for Chivas. His stats speak for themselves: seven goals in 32 games and 1109 official minutes, averaging a goal every 158 minutes. With his talent and determination, and possibly a move to Europe on the horizon, Armando González is a player to watch.
- Milito's halftime speech ignited Chivas' comeback.
- González's performance earned him a national team call-up.
- European clubs are reportedly scouting the young striker.