Gerardo Martino has stated that he will leave the Mexico national team after they crashed out of the World cup despite victory over Saudi Arabia.
Mexico head coach, Gerardo Martino has confirmed that his contract with the national team has expired following their World Cup exit last night.
Mexico’s 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia was not enough to push the to the round-of-16 spot as Poland finished second behind Argentina in Group C on goal difference.
After the game, former Barcelona boss Martino said: “The contract expired with the final whistle and there is nothing else to do.
“I am the man responsible for the frustration and disappointment.
“It is real sadness and I assume all the responsibility for this huge failure.”
Mexico had two goals disallowed in the second half before Saudi Arabia secured Poland’s progress via goal difference with a stoppage-time strike from Salem Al Dawsari.
Martino said: “We outplayed the opponent and created more chances and we could have scored as many goals as needed.
“That is why we went for the third goal and we added two centre-forwards together.
“We knew that Poland had fewer yellows and we were going out, so it was necessary in that moment.
“But we failed and I don’t think we were knocked out in the previous matches, rather today.
“I think we should analyse this more thoroughly when we have a clear mind.
“This is the reality. We are in a position of fragility because we are out of the World Cup.”
