Cruz Azul: Kevin Mir, surprised by Uriel Antuna’s departure

Colombian Cruz Azul goalkeeper confirms that ‘Brojo’ Antuna’s move to Tigres was unexpected

Mexico – Like most fans Blue Crossdirected by Uriel Antona He surprised his teammates.

That’s what the goalkeeper said Kevin Meyerwho stated in an interview with Espen The “Witcher” announcement was not expected Tuesday morning before training began in La Noria.

“He approached each one of them and told us about it. That was when I arrived and when he told me I said, ‘What happened, what breakfast?’” said the 24-year-old Colombian goalkeeper. “Well, let this be the best for him in his life,” he said.

“He knows how special he is for us because he was here until today, so we love him, we admire him, we know what kind of person he is and obviously, as a person, as a footballer, I would want him to do very well in his life because he is someone who has contributed a lot to us. So I wish you the greatest success.”

– What did you answer him? Antona When did he tell you he was leaving? “I said, ‘I’m coming and I’ll have this for breakfast.’ But hey, that’s it. What’s best for your life, your family, and your career.

Despite the departure Antona After five Apertura 2024 dates, and apart from the losses of other key players such as Rodrigo Huescas and Carlos Salcedo, the La Machina goalkeeper is certain that the light blue team will continue to compete.

“We have complete confidence in our abilities, in the great game idea that we have. We have great diversity in all aspects, so we are sure that we will always fight to stay at the top and reach the final for the title again.” Kevin Meyer.

“Obviously the coaching staff trust all the players who are here, who are part of the team today. So we know and we are sure that the day it is his teammate’s turn to enter the pitch, he will do it in the best way because he trains every day, he will always be asked to do it and he is very clear about the idea of ​​the teacher of the game and everything from his coaching staff.

Blue Cross He is the leader with 13 points in five matches and will face this Saturday America In the Young Classic at the Ciudad de los Deportes stadium, on the 6th of Apertura 2024.