Chivas veteran Jesús Sánchez 'level-headed' as next generation rises | OneFootball

Jesús Sánchez insists there is no “magic formula” to his longevity at Chivas.

The 31-year-old has been a fixture at on the right side for Chivas (first as a winger, then as full-back) since making his senior debut for the Flock in 2010.

Youngsters Juan de Dios Aguayo and Deivoon Magaña are the latest challengers for his position, but Sánchez is ready to deal with them in the same way he has dealt with so many others.

“This is a race of mental toughness. You know that you are not always going to be up and you are not always going to be down either,” the veteran told MARCA Claro.

“You have to remain level-headed in both good times and bad times, and that’s what I’ve tried to do.

“In some tournaments I have not walked well and in others I was well. I try to always contribute from the place that touches me, giving my best.”

The Chivas academy product believes his work ethic has helped him to remain the best option for Los Rojiblancos.

“I have no magic formula. The only thing I have done is work, try to give my best day by day and only that, is what I can offer and it is what we have all done.

“I have prevailed because I think I have tried to be persistent every time it has touched me.”

The Sonara native started all 18 of his side’s games during their Guard1anes 2021 campaign.