Gabriel Milito and Erick Gutiérrez, aware of the importance of the Leagues Cup for Chivas | OneFootball

As part of the run-up to the start of the Leagues Cup for Guadalajara, Gabriel Milito and Erick Gutiérrez spoke at a press conference and made some very valuable statements. In addition to analyzing the Rebaño Sagrado's playing style in detail, they emphasized the importance of the tournament, how difficult the New York Red Bulls will be as opponents, and the importance of each player's role on the field.

If you want to know everything the Chivas coach and captain said, keep reading and we'll tell you all about it here.

Gabriel Milito

"We have clear objectives. Logically, we analyze the opponents we face, and they are very strong."

"We are focusing on the New York Red Bulls, who are a great team. They play in different ways, we know which team we are going to face, but we don't know how they are going to play."

"We want to dominate and take the game to our home turf. We're focused on starting off by winning the three points. With only four teams qualifying, you have to win every game."

"Efraín Álvarez is a great addition, he's perfect for what we're aiming for and will contribute more and more to the club. When we had to choose between three options presented to me by the club, we decided on him because of his talent and his status. We believe in him a lot, we have a large squad."

"Álvarez didn't do the full preseason, so I'd like him to reach the same physical and dynamic level as the rest of his teammates. El Piojo played in all the national team's games, so he's in good shape."

"We will rotate players according to the schedule. In today's training session, we will decide on the team that will start tomorrow. We play on Sunday and then on Tuesday, and all the games are decisive. The rotation will be selective, with many aspects to take into account, and we will take it game by game."

"The opponent wants the same thing we do; they will play with motivation knowing they are facing Chivas. We are prepared, and I trust my team; I think we will do well."

"If we want to go far, we have to look close to home. We're focusing on tomorrow's game, which is the most immediate concern."

"The MLS and Liga MX are constantly evolving and growing, so it's a very valuable competition for us. We know it grants passes to the Concachampions, and we want to participate in it."

"We have players who link up very well inside. Ledezma helps us keep possession, and Alvarado on the outside gives us his 1-on-1 ability."

"Pulido is a forward who links up well and is good at getting into the box, while Cowell gives us depth by running into space and helps us stretch the opposition with his runs, which creates space for us in midfield."

"If everyone comes forward to play, the spaces are reduced, so it's important to have a player who can run into space. That's basically what we're looking for with Cade Cowell."

"We have finishers like Armando González, Teun Wilke, and Javier Hernández himself, who will contribute his skills when he recovers."

"Cowell can also play on the left, but we have 'Cotorro' and Hugo Camberos there."

Erick Gutiérrez

"We are taking the tournament seriously, and it helps us on a personal and collective level. We come with confidence and humility to compete and win. We have rivals who play very well; I follow the MLS and I think they are growing a lot."

"Our goal is to be champions of this tournament."

"I feel very good; they give us the tools to do things on the field. Today I have the responsibility of being the captain, and I try to set an example in all aspects."

"I can grow a lot more. We have many things to improve, and I hope this tournament will be very good for us individually and as a group."

"This tournament can bring many things. We owe it to ourselves because we are a big club and we want to advance to the next round. Starting with a win is very important for us. We are taking it step by step and working with a lot of humility."

"Players must be honest, and when they're not doing well, they should step aside so that their teammates who are doing well can play."

"We had difficult tournaments, we lost confidence, and we didn't know how to play. Since Gabriel Milito arrived, he has transmitted that passion to us, which was demonstrated in the last game we played. We never stopped believing and fighting."

"Milito gives us all the tools; he tells us what's going to happen, and in the end, it does happen. We decide on the field, but if we follow his instructions, everything is easier."

"This group has found healthy internal competition. The coach has used the best players, the ones who train the hardest."

"We take a lot of risks; it's our way of playing. Sometimes, because we want to win, we get caught off guard. We'll try to improve a lot in that area, being offensive but careful."

"I prefer a team that takes risks and always wants to win."