Antonio Mohamed Clarifies Sarcastic Remarks to Reporter
Mexico City, March 18, 2026 — Antonio Mohamed moved to clarify comments he made after Toluca’s 1-1 draw with Atlas. He said the remark was sarcastic and not a true assessment of the team.
What Mohamed said about the remark
The coach explained that a journalist’s line was the origin of the phrase he repeated. He recounted repeating the line in a sarcastic tone to make a point.
Forward Alexis Vega, present at the press conference, confirmed the tone as sarcastic. Mohamed insisted the squad is not in a crisis.
Team status and personnel
Mohamed reminded reporters that Toluca are recent champions and remain unbeaten in the league. The team sits in second place overall.
He acknowledged areas that need improvement. Availability has been an issue all season.
- Players returning: Alexis, “Nico” and Helinho.
- Players leaving: Marcel and Pável are out for this match.
- Simón is expected back soon.
Expectations and perspective
The coach said he trusts his players and expects a positive result on Wednesday. He added that losses can happen in football, but he hopes they occur much later.
Game plan for San Diego FC
Mohamed outlined a clear tactical brief ahead of the CONCACAF Champions League round. Toluca aims to dominate possession and control transitions.
Key points include fast ball movement, precise passing and high pressure. Familiarity with the home pitch also plays to Toluca’s advantage.
He referenced the approach San Diego used in the first leg. Toluca plans to return that intensity at home.
Antonio Mohamed Clarifies Sarcastic Remarks to Reporter was the main theme of his pre-match comments. He closed by reiterating confidence in the squad.
Report by Karla Uzeta / Filmogaz.com
