By Wilson Florez
Diego Lainezafter a complex time in Europe, has resumed his level in Mexican soccer. “Relate” is an important soccer player for the UANL Tigres. However, his level was not enough to be in the list of Liga MX players called up by Javier Aguirre. Lainez accepts this decision with maturity.
The 25-year-old winger was questioned about his absence from the El Tri squad. Diego Lainez maintained his composure at a press conference and He is convinced that the decision did not come from any internal issue.
“Javier has many options and he chose the one that is best for his style of play. It’s a matter of taste. He has been very respectful to me“said the former Accurate Betis footballer.
A MATTER OF TASTE? DIEGO LAINEZ TALKS ABOUT HIS NOT CALLED TO THE NATIONAL TEAM FOR THE WORLD CUP 🇲🇽👀
🗣️ “Javier Aguirre has many options and he is going to choose what he thinks is best for his style of play, it is also a matter of taste” pic.twitter.com/DIaxqOSBIu
— MedioTiempo (@mediotiempo) May per chance well well furthermore 4, 2026
Between the midfield and the attack, Javier Aguirre preferred to call Luis Romo (Chivas), Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Brian Gutiérrez (Chivas), Iker Fimbres (Rayados), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Jairo Torres (FC Juárez), Roberto Alvarado (Chivas), Kevin Castañeda (Tijuana), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Guillermo Martínez (Pumas) and Armando González (Chivas).
Despite not being in the call, Diego Lainez offers his support to the Mexican team. But the fact of not being in the World Cup allows “Relate” to face the 2026 Liguilla with the Tigres de la UANL. One goal for another: the Closing 2026.
“Of course I will always hope that (the Tricolor) does well, and If I had to stay here, I feel happy to be able to be with Tigres, it is the team that has given me everything”, he acknowledged.
Diego Lainez in the MX League
During this season, Diego Lainez has already participated in 15 Clausura 2026 games. The forward of the Tigres de la UANL He has scored 2 goals and given 2 assists in just over 1,000 minutes played with the team.
“With humility we are working hard. I think that, despite the load of games in which we have reached the physical limit, We can do that and more, but it is important that each player contributes their part to achieve it.”, he concluded.
The UANL Tigres took the lead in the Clausura 2026 quarterfinals. The first leg match They beat Chivas de Guadalajara 3-1. The return match will be played at Akron Stadium on May 9.
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