After receiving few opportunities in previous campaigns, Diego Lainez claims to have the confidence of Manuel Pellegrini, who was essential in his football development.
Mexican footballer Diego Lainez boasted that he won the trust of Manuel Pellegrini, who came to Real Betis last summer and, according to the ex-azulcrema, the Chilean strategist made him a better player.
Speaking on Real Betis official television, Lainez, 20, He indicated that El ‘Ingeniero’ helped him solve various problems in his game mode and, as a result, he managed to win a place in the starting lineup.
“Pellegrini is also very important, when he puts you on him, it is because he trusts you, my commitment is total, he corrects me when I have to, as long as he learns and grows, I am happy.
“It made me see that he has matured in certain things in the game for the system he works for, I saw him and I had more opportunities, I took advantage of them, but when I think I’m good at one thing, he takes another with which he corrects me, that works for me. By maturing, it makes me see and notice that, correcting that I help the team and grow and individually “, said the former American player.
This season, Lainez adds assistance in 12 games in LaLiga and after missing three commitments due to COVID-19, Lainez returned to the starting line in Betis’ 1-0 victory over Cádiz.
On the other hand, Diego indicated that his compatriot Andrés Guardado was very helpful in his adaptation to football in Spain and even referred to the midfielder as his “brother”.
“For me and for many Mexicans we already know what Andrés means, he helped me get out of the field, in everything I need and I feel that closeness to having something more than a friend, he is a brother, he is a close and honest person. “, stressed the.
Under pressure to start at an early age in one of the most important teams in the MX League, Lainez said it served as “motivation to move on” and said he was happy for the affection of Mexican fans.
“People love me very much in Mexico, I notice it through social networks, I connect with people and I am very happy because it is mutual, “he said.
Finally, when asked about his desire to be part of the Mexican national team participating in the 2022 World Cup, Diego Lainez admitted that he is very excited about the possibility of representing his country in the most important FIFA competition.
“It’s a dream I have, representing your country at a World Cup is the most beautiful thing that can happen to you, it would be a pride, I will work for it,” he said.