Luis ‘El Matador’ Hernandez Talks About the Importance of Mexico vs. Netherlands

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Published: November 10, 2014

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Mexico are set to face Netherlands on November 12 in Amsterdam. It's the first meeting for these teams since the Oranje defeated El Tri in the 2014 World Cup round of 16.

Former Mexico international Luis "El Matador" Hernandez wore La Verde for seven years, scoring 35 goals in 85 appearances.

He is Mexico's all-time leading scorer in World Cups, as he put the ball away four times in France 1998, against South Korea (twice), Netherlands and Germany.

Currently working as an analyst on La Ultima Palabra on FOX Deportes, he spoke exclusively with Bleacher Report about the importance of Mexico's upcoming friendly versus Netherlands. 

 

Bleacher Report: Can you share your thoughts on Mexico's match vs. the Netherlands?

Luis Hernandez: It's going to be a good warm-up. Netherlands is a very powerful squad. These are the kind of games Mexico should pursue, because they teach the team many things.

 

B/R: Carlos Vela's call-up has brought a lot of attention; what do you think about that?

LH: I don't like it. I think that a player who said no to the national team, who has only made a difference with the U17 squad and who hasn't won anything with the senior team is not a good example for the team.

 

B/R: Do you believe this could stir up things in the locker room?

LH: Not really. Although there are probably some footballers who may not be very pleased with the situation, but they are professionals and they will respect Miguel Herrera's decision. I'm sure this situation has been already solved.

 

B/R: Will we see a different side of Mexico now that Vela is on the team?

LH: No. We won't see any difference. El Tri have a defined style under Herrera, so there shouldn't be a high expectation around him. 

 

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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