Edison Flores praised Liga MX: “It’s very competitive”

Edison Flores had a bitter debut with Atlas when he missed his shot in the penalty shootout against Cruz Azul for the Champion of Champions. The “Machine” kept the trophy, however, the Peruvian midfielder knows that the season is just beginning and has the support of his teammates.

In this sense, the popular “Orejas” revealed that he is excited to reach the red and black team. In addition, he revealed the reason why he signed for the “Foxes” and thus marked his return to Liga MX, since he played in Monarcas Morelia (2018-2020).

“It motivated me because Mexico is a beautiful league and very competitive. Despite being adapted to the MLS, Atlas is a team you can’t say no to”declared this Wednesday at a press conference in which he was presented along with Mauro Manotas Jesús Ocejo and Idekel Domínguez as reinforcements for the cast directed by Diego Cocca for this season.

In the same way, he pointed out that he played with Anderson Santamaría in the Peruvian team and also recalled that he faced several soccer players with whom he currently shares a team. “I took advantage of that opportunity, I wanted a change of scenery and that chance came up. I’m happy, knowing my teammates and coaching staff “he expressed.

It is important to mention that Edison Flores played his second match with Atlas when he entered the 68th minute of the goalless draw against América for the first day of the 2022 Opening of Liga MX. Now, the ‘Rojinegros’, who are focused on achieving the three-time championship, will face Toluca this Sunday as a visitor.