Journalist Sergio Dipp has slammed Fulham’s Raúl Jiménez for being critical of Mexico supporters, and Infobae have relayed his comments.
The striker started both friendlies for Mexico, against Uruguay and Paraguay, this month.
Last weekend, the Fulham player was on the pitch for 79 minutes in Mexico’s goalless draw against Uruguay at the Estadio Corona. This draw meant Mexico have failed to win their last five matches.
It’s been extended to six games following their defeat to Paraguay earlier today [UK time].
After the clash against Uruguay, home supporters booed the Mexico players. This didn’t impress the 34-year-old, and he made his frustration public. He criticised El Tri fans for booing the players.
“…truly sad; maybe that’s why they always take us to the United States,” he said.
The Fulham frontman’s reaction has annoyed Dipp. He didn’t hold back when being critical of Jiménez and believes fans weren’t at fault for their reaction.
“I thought Raúl Jiménez had thicker skin and broader shoulders. It’s very simple. Don’t want them to boo you? Win. Win, play well, I’m not even saying score a lot of goals, convince them, score a goal,” he said.
“The fans in Torreón are perfectly within their rights because this national team isn’t entertaining. They’re not scoring, they’re not winning, and we’re not even talking about winning big; they haven’t won in five [six] straight games…”
Snipe aimed at Fulham player
Jiménez scored in Mexico’s 2-1 loss to Paraguay to take his overall tally to 44 goals from 123 matches. The journalist has urged him to leave the national team if he can’t handle pressure.
“If Raúl Jiménez doesn’t like pressure, I invite him to resign from the national team and give his place to another Mexican who actually has the thick skin to represent Mexico; after all, he hasn’t done anything in three World Cups,” Dipp sniped.
