Guillermo Ochoadespite his age, is considered one of the best goalkeepers in Mexican soccer. “Memo” has serious options to continue being Mexico’s starting goalkeeper, without taking into account his current status in Italy. In the midst of his bitter present in Europe, former goalkeeper Miguel Zelada criticized him.
“Memo” has had several opportunities in European football. The Mexican goalkeeper has been one of the few players in his position who has managed to maintain itself for many years in Europe. However, Guillermo Ochoa was never able to reach a medium-sized club in the Old Continent.
This condition would have its explanation. Miguel Zeladaformer Argentine goalkeeper who won a soccer World Cup with the Albiceleste team (Mexico 1986), He explained from his experience what Guillermo Ochoa’s problems are.
“Ochoa is the best goalkeeper in his comfort zone, he doesn’t know how to get out. Why hasn’t Memo gone to a big team in Europe? He is not a complete goalkeeper, he always had great performances with America and with the national team, but he does not know how to save penalties. She had 26 and didn’t save any,” explained Zelada for the Archivo de Cancha podcast.
Guillermo Ochoa and his bitter present in Italy
The former Águilas del América goalkeeper was signed by Salernitana in the previous season. In his first year with the club, Guillermo Ochoa helped the Italian team avoid relegation. “Memo”’s performances led him to be on the radar of Inter Milan.
However, this season the Mexican has had to row against the current in a terrible collective season. Guillermo Ochoa has been in goal for Salernitana for 17 games. The Mexican goalkeeper has received 35 goals. Only in one game has the Aztec kept a clean sheet.
Salernitana comes from losing 4-0 against Inter Milan on the last day of Italian football. The “Memo” team is in last position in Serie A with 2 wins, 7 draws and 16 losses. The Salernitana only has 13 points and is 7 units away from getting into the fight for the safety spots.
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