Jens Lehmann remembered what it was like to share a dressing room with Mexicans crowned in Stuttgart
German national team exporter, Jens Lehmann, described as “a pretty big experience”, playing with Mexicans Pavel Pardo and Ricardo Osorio in Stuttgart, of which he highlighted his professionalism in the field.
The 2002 world runner-up in Korea and Japan highlighted the quality of his teammates, although he recalled that MX League matches are not seen in Germany, so he is not aware of the current situation in Mexico.
“I played with two Mexicans in Stuttgart (Ricardo Osorio and Pável Pardo)It was a pretty big experience, they had a very good mentality, wonderful professionals, Mexican football is a bit hard to watch in Germany, I really can’t watch Mexican football too much “, he mentioned.
In the same way, he explained that the national representative has his prestige at international level and could increase if he transcends in a world championship.
“Mexico is traditionally a football country, very hot in its style, it should win something big, if it played in the semifinals maybe it would be easier to talk about it,” said the former Arsenal player.
Lehmann also talked about Carlos Vela, with whom he shared a dressing room with gunners at a time when the Aztec striker was living his first years in European football.
“I lost him, right now (in MLS) it’s already great for Germany, (in Arsenal) I had a great talent, super technical, everyone thought I would reach transcendence there, although he was actually maybe a little young” express.
Lehmann, who played for the London team that was crowned undefeated in the Premier League in the 2003-2004 season, also spoke about Guillermo Ochoa and, despite having highlighted his qualities in the past, admitted that he did not watch him now . down.porter of America.
“I’ve seen him sing about two or three times, but I couldn’t even tell where he was playing”; declared.