On 10 of the Mexican ratified the status of favorites for the final Gold Cup against the United States
HOUSTON (Thursday, June 23) .- Mexican midfielder Giovani dos Santos said that if the selection of Mexico does not get the title of the 2011 Gold Cup on Saturday in the final against the United States, shall be deemed a failure for coaches and players .
"Everything past is past, now it is important to the final against the United States, the above does not count or you are champion or failed, so the selection has to be very psyched, rest well and give the maximum on Saturday," said .
He explained that the obligation to endorse the title in the North Central American and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) do not press, because from their perspective, something that was already covered since they arrived.
'Mexico in Gold Cup always has to have the mentality to win, we have the players, not put pressure, the players know, we come to win, were champions or all would fail, "he added.
The U-17 world champion in Peru in 2005 and had explained that 'the fortune of playing and winning a Gold Cup final was a great experience, I hope he can repeat. "
As both teams have shown in this competition, in which numbers are most dominant in Mexico, 'Gio' is ruled out the Tri favorite.
'I do not think the U.S. is at home, there are no favorites in the end, both come in good time and hopefully a good end to all "he said.
Finally, despite the challenging party had to Honduras which went to extra time, Giovani was certain that the Mexican team will arrive in good condition to face the duel for the championship.
'Estal team has shown that physically we are a strong team, every game has seen the same face of the team, obviously the rival accounts and Honduras was complicated. "
Mexico and the United States will contest the Gold Cup final next Saturday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
