The professionalism of Rafael Marquez

Very much at issue in Mexico on the role of Rafael Marquez in the selection. The Barcelona core does not yield the same when he pulled the green, and his attitude has upset a large segment of the hobby. I will not play the devil's advocate: it is known that the performance decreases in the Tri Marquez. Now that the defense is injured and will not participate to the United States, doubt about his lack of professionalism emerge again.

Marquez's situation in Mexico is very different from the conditions of his club. First, by their peers. While in Barcelona competition forces you to jump in quality to keep his place in the Tri there is no central shade you do. Well, Rafael Marquez, a third of its capacity would exceed Ismael Rodriguez or Juan Carlos Valenzuela. Within Aztec selection there is no competition, leading to stagnation.

Second, the pressure. In Barcelona, Marquez is one more, and has much less reflective than the figures in the club FC Barcelona. However, in Mexico, Rafa is the referent of the European Legion, and the best player of this generation. With the green, Marquez is the captain, referring and master. Although he has shown at other times behave up to the inauguration, the public eye puts you in the front row when the team's performance is mediocre. In my opinion, it is not possible with the work. Just because you got bored.

Finally, the factor of rivals. Not face the same opponents in the Spanish league that players from the CONCACAF. In the area, the game tends to be more physical (especially on the road), so that injuries come into the equation. The debate is between whether Rafa should risk on every play physical pain of a fracture, or if should be cherished and put his team ahead. What is the career opportunity?

The answer for Rafa is very simple: depending on who signs the checks.

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