By Wilson Florez
Guillermo Ochoa He has been one of the references of the Mexican team in the last World Cups. “Memo” calls have been questioned. Analysts and sports personalities consider that Javier Aguirre must give way to “new blood” in the Mexican goal. But the legendary Adrián Chávez has another perception.
Adrián Chávez is the goalkeeper who more official matches he has played in the history of the Águilas del América. Chávez is a former goalkeeper with a lot of caliber and experience. Adrián was questioned about Guillermo Ochoa’s call to the 2026 World Cup at 40 years old.
“Why do they say that Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40 years old, is a 20-year-old kid? Well, because of the physical condition. Fortunately, Memo Ochoa is a player who has not been injuredThank God, he is a family guy, who You always see him as 100% professional and as long as he doesn’t get mentally tired he can play until the next World Cup.“Chávez said in an interview with Heraldo Deportes.
MEMO OCHOA TRAINS AS IF IT WAS HIS FIRST WORLD CUP??
Reflexes, intensity, leadership and a great desire to compete. Guillermo Ochoa continues to shine in the Tri goalkeeper training, making it clear that he continues fighting for ownership heading into the 2026 tournament? pic.twitter.com/kpUN7BZd09
— Claro Sports (@ClaroSports) Can also unbiased 15, 2026
Experience is key
Adrián Chávez believes that Guillermo Ochoa has done everything possible to maintain a good level at 40 years old. “Memo” remains active and in its last three seasons has once again accumulated experiences in Europe. Ochoa has saved Italy, Portugal and Cyprus.
“As long as he is physically well trained, he has the speed, power and endurance of a 20-year-old kid. That’s what people haven’t understood. You position yourself better, you do things better, you know how to move better, which a rookie goalkeeper doesn’t do (…) That’s what experience gives: knowing how to position oneself, being better prepared, hitting the plays better, making better effective decisions to solve“he explained.
Was putting this shirt back on ever routine? It was a privilege. ??
Today my last concentration begins.
But this time I look at her differently.
With a fuller heart, with more scars, more memories? and the same illusion of that child who one day dreamed of defending this shield.Hey? pic.twitter.com/r9isoGX6Hq
— Guillermo Ochoa (@yosoy8a) Can also unbiased 11, 2026
The former Club América goalkeeper was questioned about the possibility that In the World Cup there will be another performer under the three suits of El Tri. Adrián Chávez respected the weight of the experience and hinted his favoritism over Guillermo Ochoa.
“I don’t. And you know why, because it’s a World Cup… I’ll leave it there.“, he stated.
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