The arrival of Efraín Juárez to the Pumas team has caused a total revolution. Since his incorporation, he has changed the face of the team, making it more competitive and vertical in its playing style. Surprisingly, the coach has not only stood out on the field but also off it, being a key figure in many headlines with his statements.
Christian Martinoli, commentator for Azteca Deportes, spoke about this topic, criticizing Juárez's need to make statements on television to relieve pressure on the team. In a recent edition of the program Los Protagonistas, Martinoli expressed: “I understand that he wants to relieve pressure on the players with his speech, but he would have to tone down so much exposure a bit.”
Since his arrival in Mexico, the coach has participated in several interviews discussing the current situation of the team and his intentions to revitalize the university team's game to achieve a standout finish in the tournament that makes them dream of the title.
Regarding the reality of Pumas in the Concacaf Champions Cup, after suffering a defeat in the first leg of the Round of 16 against Alajuelense, they managed to overturn the result by winning 2-0 in the second leg and securing a place in the quarter-finals. In Liga MX, the team is currently in the eleventh position of the standings, facing difficult moments. Despite this, with just three points, they could rise to eighth place, keeping alive the hope of competing for the championship.
