Mexico City /
Gerardo Arteaga, Player of the Genk of Belgium, admitted that Mexican footballers have a major limitation that prevents them from making the move to Europe: their lack of mentality, Which is reflected in the constant complaints they make as soon as they arrive at training.
The one from the Sants nursery remembered seeing his teammates question the work they had to do, The field where they train and even the meals provided by the teams, a constant that contrasts with what lives on the Old Continent.
“In Europe I have not seen any player complaining for something, complaining of some training, complaining that they are tired; here nothing, here everyone works and since the training starts, you see everyone concentrated, all stuck, Arteaga in an interview with ESPN.
Asked what his compatriots need to grow professionally and get the highest level of football, he considered that in addition to talent he must “Having professionalism and dedication”, Something that his teammates make clear in each session.
“Here, one can’t be told things to do, one knows what to do, how to do it. Besides, if it’s what you do, if it’s your dream, you know you have to do it professionally and with dedication, “he said.
“I don’t understand why there are players who complain when they go to training; they get to train and they’re already complaining about anything, when it is the only thing we do. They pay us for what we do, it’s what we like, it’s our dream since childhood. “
Although in the season it has happened through ups and downs, in the last weeks Arteaga has consolidated in the eleven holder of the Genk and already adds 17 participations in the season, where it has marked a goal and given five assists.