Armando 'Hormiga' González named his potential successors in the Guadalajara Chivas attack following his move to European football. The 23-year-old forward, who signed for Greece's Olympiacos, highlighted the talent remaining at the club.
The team arrives at this moment in a strong position in Liga MX, sitting fourth with 10 points from five matches. Their last result was a commanding 5-2 victory over Club Tijuana on August 22, keeping them just three points behind leaders Club America. Gabriel Milito's squad is on a positive run of four wins and one draw in their last five outings.
When asked who could fill the void he leaves in attack, Armando González was clear in his praise. "Yes, I think there is always talent in the youth academy. It shows. Santi, Hugo are, I think, 10 times better than me," the player stated. He was specifically referring to Santiago Sandoval and Hugo Camberos, young prospects playing in the club's U-19 and U-21 categories.
González didn't just name them; he backed his confidence in Chivas's youth structure. He mentioned the club has one of the best academies in Mexico, a fact he says is proven by the number of players who have made the jump to Europe. He also noted that the youth teams, including Tapatío, are frequent tournament winners, constantly feeding the first team with fresh talent.
González's departure coincides with a positive sporting moment for the team. With 8 goals scored and 5 conceded this season, Chivas shows a positive balance (+3) that consolidates them in the upper part of the standings. This performance gives them room to integrate young players like Sandoval and Camberos in a competitive environment with less immediate pressure.
The next challenge is an away match against CF Pachuca, currently in 14th place, on August 29. This game will be another test for Milito's setup and a potential window of opportunity for the mentioned youngsters to earn minutes. Fans can follow the team's progress and upcoming fixtures on our fixtures page.
The forward did not leave without saying thank you. Armando González expressed his gratitude to the red-and-white fans for their support during his time at the club. He also promised to give maximum effort on the pitch with his new team, Olympiacos, taking with him the experience and values gained at Chivas.
His final reflection reinforced his faith in the youth project. "You can see all the players who have left Chivas for Europe and there are many. For me, it's the best academy in Mexico," he concluded. This statement is not only a compliment but an acknowledgment of a system that has been key for the club over the years.
The generational transition in Chivas's attack appears to be in good hands, according to the vision of the man who just left. With the team performing well in the league and a productive academy, coach Gabriel Milito has options to rotate and give opportunities. The confidence placed in Sandoval and Camberos by a player now in European football adds significant weight to their prospects.
The challenge now is to convert that potential into performance within the first team. With a squad aiming to stay in the title race, the gradual incorporation of these homegrown talents could be a differentiating factor in the long and demanding tournament. Details on individual player performance are available in our stats.
