After receiving few opportunities in previous campaigns, Diego Lainez prides himself on having the confidence of Manuel Pellegrini, who has been key in his football growth
Mexican footballer Diego Lainez boasted that he has earned the trust of Manuel Pellegrini, who came on the bench at Real Betis last summer and according to the exazulcrema, the Chilean strategist has made him a better player .
Speaking on Real Betis official television, Lainez, 20, has indicated that The ‘Engineer’ has helped him solve various problems in his way of playing and as a result he has managed to earn a place in the starting eleven.
“Pellegrini is also very important, when he puts you he is because he trusts you, my commitment is total, he corrects me when he has to do it, as long as it is to learn and grow I am happy.
“He made me see that he 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 I get another with which he corrects me, this gives me maturity, he makes me see it and I notice that by correcting this I help the team and I also grow individually, “said the former America player.
In the current season, Lainez adds an assist in 12 games in Laliga and after losing three commitments due to COVID-19, Lainez returned to the title in the victory of Betis by 0-1 against Cadiz.
On the other hand, Diego indicated that his compatriot Andrés Guardado has been very helpful in his adaptation to Spanish football and even referred to the midfielder as his “brother”.
“For me and for many Mexicans we already know what Andres represents has helped me off the track, in everything I need, and I feel this closeness to having something more than a friend, it’s a brother, it’s a person very close and sincere, ”he noted.
On the pressure of having made his debut at an early age in one of the most important teams in the MX League, Lainez noted that it served as “motivation to move forward” and said he felt fortunate for the affection of Mexican fans.
“People love me a lot in Mexico, I notice it on social media, I connect with people and it makes me very happy because it’s reciprocal, ”he commented.
Finally, when asked about his desire to be part of the Mexican National Team to participate in the 2022 World Cup, Diego Lainez has acknowledged that he is very excited about the possibility of representing his country in the FIFA’s most important competition.
“It’s a dream I have, representing your country at a World Cup is the most beautiful thing that can happen to you, that would be a pride, I will work for it,” he said.