On Wednesday, March 12, the trilogy of National Classics between América and Guadalajara had a scandalous ending with a resounding victory for the azulcremas over the rojiblancos in the Concacaf Champions Cup. This result generated criticism towards the tapatío team, which has not competed for significant achievements against its rivals for some time. Among the critical voices, Christian Martinoli stood out by mentioning that Guadalajara should consider the option of bringing in foreign players if they wish to become competitive again.
"I feel that Guadalajara has several complications, but they should ask themselves what they want to achieve with this project. It is time for the Chiva nation to analyze themselves under this competition system," expressed Martinoli on Los Protagonistas. The commentator added that strengthening the squad with three renowned foreign players could be the solution to compete again, and warned that if the club does not consider changes, they could face a situation similar to that of Athletic Club de Bilbao.
Martinoli's proposal sparked an intense debate among fans, some believed that the arrival of foreigners could make a difference in the team's performance, while others defended the idea of respecting the club's history and statutes. It is worth mentioning that the possible inclusion of foreign players has been a source of controversy, especially with the presence of players like Cade Cowell and Santiago Ormeño who have already integrated into the team, while others, like Santiago Giménez, born in Argentina, could face obstacles to join the team.
