Fabián Coito, technician al Honduras national team, ad the list convened for the friendly ones before Belarus Yes Greece on March 24 and 28, respectively.
After paying, the helmsman explained why he called Jerry Bengtson, Kevin Alvarez Yes Diego Rodriguez. He also explained why he did not include Carlos “Muma” Fernández in the list.
He does not rule out the fact that Edrick Menjívar is the owner. Is the side of the position that worries you the most? What he said.
Would you like to know your ratings for the call of Jerry Bengtson and Alfredo Mejía?
This year, as the last FIFA friendly match and before all the competitions we will have, we wanted to call up footballers we hadn’t seen in a long time, whom we didn’t take into account, who hadn’t been called up. Also take the opportunity to have some footballers that we observe. There are a few U-23s that I called and are part of the larger team to choose from. We gave priority to the Pre-Olympics to go with all the potential, to aim for the batteries to make a good tournament for the image of Honduran football and we had space to convene some that we did not see thinking about the demand that is ahead. Alfredo Mejía has been playing in Europe for a few years, when I started working here, he had been against Panama and Chile. I saw him in Real Spain, then he went to Greece, I see that he stays in Greek football and has definite characteristics in the middle of the field that are good for us. We think it’s time to call him up, to give him the opportunity to play in the national team again. With Bengtson, he has been behaving well for some time and we are waiting for the ideal moment to take him into account and for him to have the chance to lead the national team again.
What possibility can Edrick Menjívar start in one or both friendlies?
It is a nice opportunity for you to have the experience not only to be part of the group, but also to have opportunities. There are things that are non-transferable, such as the experience of playing and it is a good possibility.
Is it Kevin Alvarez’s call because he still hasn’t found a straight back?
As for Kevin; Andy Najar is in a situation of inactivity, a footballer that we hope to have due to his experience, but he is not in a good moment due to his prolonged inactivity. Felix Crisanto is recovering from an injury. Among the options we treated are Kevin Álvarez, Marcelo Santos and Maylor Núñez, whom we see at a good time at Olimpia. With Kevin we are waiting for this moment, because in the previous seasons he did not have the amount of minutes that made him reach the call with the rhythm of the game. We talked about this a long time ago and it’s a good time because you’re in competition, excited and at a good time to consider it.
Diego Rodríguez is one of the surprises. Has he been following you since he was in Real de Minas?
I had watched him from Real de Minas. When he went to Motagua, we thought it was a great opportunity to continue the observation and it’s time to see her, to know which footballers we have eligible for this position. Like Maylor, who had good international matches with Olimpia, he made a good impression and the same thing I said about Kevin Alvarez; It is time to have this experience and hopefully it will be the beginning of your participation in the Selection for a long time.
Did Bengtson’s call come more because he couldn’t count on Róchez or Lozano or was he going to always summon him?
Everything happens simultaneously. The thing with Antony happened in the penultimate game, we’ve known for days. We deal with a list of more than 22, we notice them and it was on this big list from the beginning. Several footballers were injured, which led to the fact that the list was made up of all those we considered in the first instance. Not because one was hurt, it’s Jerry Bengtson’s time and I hope we’re not wrong.
Is Rubilio Castillo’s absence due to a technical decision or did you know that he could be disqualified for six months for breach of contract in China?
Don’t listen to any of them. It is for technical reasons. We know him, we talked to him about the nice possibility of going to play in South America, we watched him in games and he is still an interesting striker, but we didn’t consider him.
What would you do for these two friendlies against Belarus and Greece?
The national team has a day to prepare for the match with Belarus, it is a general idea, to know the rival, to present the team we will face. Beyond the matches seen, we do not know, because the match is divided with the qualifications for Qatar, we do not know which team will use the coach for the match. We chose the idea in a very global way, with conceptual aspects, confidence and the freedom of the footballers to take it forward. As a coach, we are satisfied with the sports result, with the intention of realizing an idea. From the show, the idea of transmitting it and taking it on the field. Having a good representation, the image of knowing that there are many who would like to be there and those who will have the opportunity will represent them well. Performance, image and result are what we always put into play and I would determine if there is a high level in all three aspects.
Are you worried about results or performance?
It is closely linked. The result is a consequence, a reward for the team’s performance. Sometimes there are results that are hard to explain. What worries me is the level of footballers, because the coaches will take advantage of every window we have. An idea cannot be conveyed in a single day. Windows are the only data for which teams have players, in which an idea is realized. That is why every match with matches is important. I am worried that we will play a good game, that the idea is taken forward, that there is commitment, attitude and the result is a consequence of everyone.
Didn’t “Muma” Fernández receive enough credit to be on the list?
We saw it very well, we believe that we will consider maintaining this level and we will be part of the group in the great activities we will have. But we opted for these footballers because of what we have in front of us, for knowledge, short history in the selection and to give them confirmation. He is a high level player and sooner or later he will reach the national team.
Wings are the positions that concern you the most?
Everything in general. The sides struggled to achieve a stable, uniform performance. It’s time to offer an option to these footballers we have summoned. It seems to me that, as much as possible, we need to give them a chance when we see them at a good level, which can be an important contribution. I do not want to create a problem, there are experienced generals, other young people who will play the pre-Olympic and others who are consolidating in the First Division who are the ones we are going to consider for these two friendlies.