The Azteca is a very important, very historic venue, and having our people gives us a plus.
I know they will not use the long travel as an excuse; they will leave their souls on the pitch, so we cannot give anything away," Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez Accepts Bench Role Under Aguirre
Gonzalez, who previously played 15 minutes as a substitute against South Africa on June 11, explained that he fully accepts his current position on the bench under manager Javier Aguirre.
"I said it once, I have no problem being a substitute. I am very grateful to have been considered for the World Cup, my first World Cup.
I am here for whatever is needed, one minute, five minutes, supporting from the bench.
All 26 players want to achieve the objective and be there for what the coach needs from me.
Train well, take care of myself, that is what depends on me.
I am not the one who sets the lineup; it depends on me to work," Gonzalez said.
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The striker further noted that he follows a strict, gram-based nutrition plan and expressed gratitude toward veteran teammates Santiago Gimenez, Raul Jimenez, and Guillermo Martinez for their guidance.
"I have no problem being a substitute. I am very grateful to have been considered for a World Cup, my first World Cup.
I am here for whatever is needed, one minute, five minutes, supporting from the bench," he reiterated.
