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Chicago Fire star Pavel Pardo believes Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez is still the best young Mexican
The former Mexico international, who has 148 caps to his name, believes Chicharito is still the best young talent his country currently has despite his injury problems this season
26 Jan 2012 21:03:00
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EXCLUSIVE
By Alex Labidou
Chicago Fire midfielder Pavel Pardo believes that Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez is still the best young Mexican player, despite the Manchester United striker's struggles with injuries this season.
Speaking to Goal.com as part of Quaker Oats' new sponsorship agreement with his club, Pardo explained that Chicharito continues to impress him.
"If you look at the results [from the past two years], it has to be him," Pardo revealed to Goal.com.
"He's a great player. He was coached well in Mexico and he knows his skills. But the thing I like about him most is he understands his limitations.
"He knows there are things that other players can do that he can't. He knows his abilities well and that's the most important thing.
"The other thing is he has a great mentality. If he plays five minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, he will have the same energy and be positive throughout the game. He has a winner's mentality. For me that's what makes him among the best."
Pardo has 148 international caps with Mexico and while he hasn't been called up since 2009 or officially retired, he still pays close attention to his country's exploits.
The team's strong form both on the senior and youth level in 2011 has many believing Mexico is entering a golden era and Pardo believes that has been ignited by head coach José Manuel de la Torre. The two are good friends and Pardo is certain that de la Torre's straightforward approach has won the trust of Mexican players.
"Performances were very good due to the coach," said Pardo. "This is important because he clearly explains to the players what he expects. They know what to do and how to improve. He is honest and the players believe in him."
The veteran says that de la Torre's demeanor also works well with players based in Europe, which is a departure from previous coaches.
"All of the players in Europe, they have different mentality but he can relate to them and they've done well with him," Pardo says. "Consistency is important."
By Alex Labidou
Chicago Fire midfielder Pavel Pardo believes that Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez is still the best young Mexican player, despite the Manchester United striker's struggles with injuries this season.
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Speaking to Goal.com as part of Quaker Oats' new sponsorship agreement with his club, Pardo explained that Chicharito continues to impress him.
"If you look at the results [from the past two years], it has to be him," Pardo revealed to Goal.com.
"He's a great player. He was coached well in Mexico and he knows his skills. But the thing I like about him most is he understands his limitations.
"He knows there are things that other players can do that he can't. He knows his abilities well and that's the most important thing.
"The other thing is he has a great mentality. If he plays five minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, he will have the same energy and be positive throughout the game. He has a winner's mentality. For me that's what makes him among the best."
Pardo has 148 international caps with Mexico and while he hasn't been called up since 2009 or officially retired, he still pays close attention to his country's exploits.
The team's strong form both on the senior and youth level in 2011 has many believing Mexico is entering a golden era and Pardo believes that has been ignited by head coach José Manuel de la Torre. The two are good friends and Pardo is certain that de la Torre's straightforward approach has won the trust of Mexican players.
"Performances were very good due to the coach," said Pardo. "This is important because he clearly explains to the players what he expects. They know what to do and how to improve. He is honest and the players believe in him."
The veteran says that de la Torre's demeanor also works well with players based in Europe, which is a departure from previous coaches.
"All of the players in Europe, they have different mentality but he can relate to them and they've done well with him," Pardo says. "Consistency is important."
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