José Manuel Contreras, captain of Communications, is one of the most regular players in Guatemalan soccer in recent years, but his good performances, including at the international level, have not allowed him to enter the plans of Luis Fernando Tena, who seems to have ruled him out. for an age issue at 37 years old.
Each stellar performance by ‘Moyo’ Contreras makes the fans question whether he should be part of the national team on their way to the 2026 World Cup. This debate arose again after the Communications captain scored a hat-trick last weekend against Antigua, something of which he said he was “very happy to be able to support my team with three goals.”
With the topic very recent, José Manuel Contreras spoke with the Voices of The Best Team at Emisoras Unidas about the chances he has of going to the selection. To this he responded negatively, stating that he has no contact with Luis Fernando Tena’s coaching staff. He also added that, regardless of whether he is on the charts or not, he wishes all the success for the bicolor and is one more fan.
“I think that this issue has been discussed for a long time, the truth is that I am very calm and I respect the decisions of the coaching staff of the national team. They are doing a new process in which they have returned the joy of going to a Gold Cup and I hope the team continues to do well”, said Contreras.
Is age the problem of his non-call?
“There is no age to see if it is played or not, the good ones play and that is what matters. Unfortunately in our country they are handled differently and must be respected. The truth with my environment I have commented that I was happy with my time in the national team and I was part of the best group, that of 2006. I had the opportunity to be in a team that we all remember ”, he replied.
Is there a chance to go to selection?
“It is an issue that has been handled since last year and if it has not been achieved, it is because it is not included in the plans of the coaching staff. For my part, I will continue working with Communications, the club to which I owe myself and which has supported me during the most difficult stages of my career”, commented ‘Moyo’.
Does José Manuel Contreras have contact with Luis Fernando Tena?
“We have never had any approach nor have we crossed words at any time. The rumors are social media issues every time I play a good game. I am calm, I enjoy the moment and I want to continue improving every day, ”she said.
Contreras wishes his teammates much success
“No matter who is there, I always want the team to win. Hopefully with the tie they can give it to the teammates. Even if one is not in the national team, I always want him to do well, we are all in the national team. A week ago we were celebrating together. We hope they are in the Copa América and the goal of the World Cup is achieved ”, he concluded.