In Spain, the captain of the Golden Generation shows validity and recognition. The Verdiblanco team, with the support of the fans and the approval of Manuel Pellegrini, named him as one of their leaders.
Claudio Bravo was not in the last call for the national team and Eduardo Berizzo gave signs that question his permanence in the national team. The coach has been aiming for the goalkeeper for a while. Mostly, because he considers that his 40 years cast doubt on his participation in the 2026 World Cup , which will be hosted by Mexico, the United States and Canada. This event is the big goal of the Toto process.
In Spain, on the other hand, the value towards the goalkeeper remains unchanged. And if it is modified, it is only upwards. In the last season, the native of Viluco ended up prevailing in the fight for ownership which produced two particular effects: the extension of his relationship with the club and the clear desire of the Portuguese Rui Silva to seek new horizons in the face of the lack of continuity.
between the bosses
Bravo is a respected and loved player. Among the fans and by his teammates. The first, in fact, put him as a favorite to assume the captaincy before the departure of the historic Joaquín. His name was above that of weight figures, such as striker Borja Iglesias, defender Germán Pezzella and midfielder Guido Rodríguez. .
On campus, the consideration is the same. This explains why the best Chilean goalkeeper of all time was chosen in the list of captains of the Andalusian team. In fact, it will be the second. The privilege of carrying the genet will be held by the Mexican Andrés Guardado . Bravo will use it in games where the Aztec is not there. “It’s a very big responsibility and, in addition, lucky or unlucky to inherit it from someone as important as Joaquín. We know what it is. What it means for Betis , what his person represents for all of Betisismo and for all of Spanish football. As I told him, for me it is an honor and a great responsibility. I will try to represent him with great pride,” said Guardado in an interview with the institutional chain.
Of course, beyond the symbolism, the position reflects the preponderance that Bravo has in the Betique locker room. By the way, the goalkeeper is happy at the club. “This will be my fourth season here. I first came for two and look what it is. I think it’s also the work, the effort, the dedication that you get with the games, the workouts, with the time to stay active “, he noted in an interview with his official channels.
Congratulations
“It gives me immense pleasure to be able to make my contribution to the club here. Always try first and foremost to do things right “, he insisted on the goal he achieves, even beyond his performance on the field of play.
He also spoke of ambitious goals, after a season in which the Verdiblanco team was once again the protagonist. “We start again with the high bar for another season. The bar is that (the Europa League), from there. The season has to be approached this way: not giving up and being focused on the maximum from day one with the feeling of having something, that’s what excites us and the fans. “, he pointed out.
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