The midfielder from the Máquina supported Joaquín Moreno’s new internship at Cruz Azul. After Raul Gutiérrez was dismissed by Blue Cross, Joaquin Moreno stepped back into the role of head coach for the team. In the wake of that decision, the midfielder backed Moreno as the right candidate to steer the Celestes, following their win over Puebla, which marked the club’s first triumph in the Closure 2023 tournament. Eric Lira made it clear that Moreno deserved the opportunity to lead the project, and he spoke with conviction about the process that would determine the final coaching appointment.
“We stand ready for the coach who is in charge now. We are ready. Tomorrow he will be the one directing us. We don’t know what will happen next, but we are prepared and we will adjust so that he knows who to put on the field. There is no better option to guide the team through a moment like this than Professor Joaquín. He loves the institution deeply and knows it inside and out,” Lira said.
Lira described the Celestes’ recent performance as a period of drought that gradually improved, noting that the win carried weight because it was built on collective effort and mutual trust inside the squad. The former Pumas player underscored the momentum they would bring into their rescheduled clash with Atlas in the Day 7 makeup match, stressing the magnitude of the challenge ahead.
“Atlas is a team that has earned two championships. They deserve recognition, and they will face a group that won’t yield anything without fight. To beat them, we must push to the limit. They will have to work hard to beat us.” Lira added that the squad would approach the game with a clear purpose and a strong desire to prevail, underscoring the hunger that runs through the club at this stage of the season.
The squad’s focus remained on translating effort into results, with the recognition that each training session and tactical adjustment could influence Moreno’s eventual formal appointment. As conversations continued behind the scenes, the team concentrated on showing unity, discipline, and a shared determination to climb the league standings and restore confidence after a difficult stretch.
Goal reported the ongoing developments surrounding the coaching situation and the players’ readiness to align with the chosen path for the club’s leadership, highlighting the balance between urgency and preparation that characterizes a club navigating a transitional period. The prevailing tone from Lira and his teammates was one of patience, resilience, and a steadfast belief that the right leadership would emerge from a process that prioritizes the institution’s interests and short-term goals alike.