Diego Lainez was one of the architects of the great comeback of the Real Betis at the beginning of 2021, although this season he has played very little, since an injury with Mexico ins JJOO he delayed his incorporation to the Verdiblanca discipline for several weeks. The Mexican has only played 65 minutes this season, 45 of them against him. Bayer Leverkusen, which the Verdiblancos visit this Thursday in a key clash to elucidate the leadership of Group G of the Europa League.
“Before reappearing I was preparing and testing. I keep working to be ready and I am available for whatever the coach asks of me. I am adapted, I lack the rhythm of the competition, but that is achieved as they give me minutes of play, which I must earn, “Lainez said in an interview with ESPN in his country.
Wool He talked about the tough competition he’s having in the Betis In these months, in which the team is performing at a good level, despite the setback on Sunday at Wanda. “All of us here are fighting for a place. You have to adapt to certain things, the mexican league It is very good and there is a lot of quality, but it is played at a different pace, here you have to get to the ball earlier, control it faster in a smaller space. And it’s also how beautiful this league is. “
Lainez has been able to count since his arrival with the help of a veteran compatriot like Andrew Saved, to whom he is very grateful: “Coming from a different league there is a process of adaptation and more competition. They received me very well at Betis, players, doctors, coaching staff, props, everyone has given me their support, and the The fans have given me their affection, it is something that I value very much “.
Lainez dreams of playing in Qatar 2022 his first World Cup: “The truth is I would like to go and I work for it. I believe that all the people who have the opportunity to defend the shield of their country is what they dream of. It is a dream, the truth,” he said.