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'We share a brotherhood' Chivas' Alan Pulido dismisses speculated rift with teammate Chicharito

Both players are in their second stint with Chivas and Pulido addressed recent speculation about his relationship with Chicharito

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  • Pulido is in his second stint with Chivas

  • Ex Sporting KC forward has scored two goals in seven games for los Rojiblancos
  • Chicharito has scored just three goals in 29 games with the team
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Ahead of Chivas’ second leg against América in the Champions Cup Round of 16, Alan Pulido broke his silence, dispelling any notion of a rivalry with Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez. Instead, he emphasized their long-standing bond from their time together with the Mexican National Team at the 2014 World Cup.

    "It has been very good; we played together in the 2014 World Cup, we both talk and try to contribute the best for the team. There is always that healthy competition needed within a squad,” Pulido said.

    Aware that both are veterans and have a strong influence within the locker room, Pulido and Chicharito are focused on guiding Chivas’ younger players.

    “We always support the young players who are pushing forward very well. We will try to back them up so that when we are no longer at the club, they come in with a strong mentality and solid foundations to contribute good things to Chivas. I believe we both have great responsibility within the team; we share a brotherhood and a strong connection to add to the squad,” Pulido added.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Chivas rely on Pulido and Hernández as its two standard-bearers in the locker room. Both know what it means to lift a championship with the Rojiblancos. That is why they are recognized as the club's most recent legends.

    Both players are in their second stint with Chivas, but there has been speculation on multiple occasions about their relationship within the club. Since rejoining Chivas, Chicharito has just two goals in 24 appearances for the storied club while Pulido has two in five appearances this season.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Chicharito won the Liga MX title with Chivas in the 2006 Clausura tournament. It was his first major championship with the team.

    Meanwhile, Alan Pulido played a key role in the team's championship victory in 2017 against Tigres. It was the most recent time Chivas won the Liga MX.

  • WHAT NEXT FOR CHIVAS?

    Chivas visit América tonight in the Round of 16 of the Champions Cup. El Rebaño has a 1-0 lead in the aggregate score and is looking for a spot in the next round.