A perspective from Mexico on patience, respect, and a footballer's journey in Europe.

Those who have followed my posts know that I originally started supporting Olympiacos because of Armando “La Hormiga” González.

As a Mexican and a Chivas supporter, watching a player I've followed since his time in Guadalajara begin a new chapter in Greece has been a source of pride.

And yes, of course I want to see him play.

I want to see him score goals, earn a regular place in the starting eleven, and become an important player for Olympiacos.

But over the past few days, I've noticed something on social media that has made me reflect.

Armando's recent absence from the starting lineup under Imanol Alguacil has caused frustration among some Mexican supporters. I understand that frustration. His performances have created expectations, and people are excited about his potential.

However, I've also seen calls encouraging fans to flood Olympiacos' social media posts with comments demanding that he plays.

And this is where I believe we need to make an important distinction.

Supporting a player and pressuring his club to make certain decisions are not the same thing.

The coach is responsible for selecting the starting eleven. We can agree or disagree with his decisions, analyze them, and debate them. That's part of football.

But we should also acknowledge that there are tactical, physical, and preparation-related factors that we don't always see from the outside.

I also disagree with the idea that Armando should immediately return to Chivas simply because he isn't playing as many minutes as we'd like.

Why talk about going back when this journey has only just begun?

Adapting to a different country, a new league, another language, and the expectations of a club like Olympiacos is part of his professional development.

Becoming a regular starter doesn't have to happen immediately for this experience to be valuable.

I believe in Armando's talent, and I trust that he'll continue working to earn more opportunities.

That doesn't mean a starting position is guaranteed. It means he still has plenty to prove and plenty to build.

And there's something else I've learned since I started following Olympiacos.

Behind every player, there's a club with history, passionate supporters, and teammates who are also working hard to earn their place.

I came here because of one player, but little by little, I've started getting to know and appreciate the entire team.

I wouldn't want the enthusiasm of some Mexican supporters to turn into disrespect toward that community.

We can support Armando without attacking his teammates.

We can hope he becomes a starter without discrediting the coach.

And we can celebrate his progress while still recognizing Olympiacos' collective achievements.

🇲🇽❤️🇬🇷 From Mexico, I'll continue supporting him, but I'll also keep learning about and enjoying the football of the Thrylos.

Because supporting a footballer also means standing by him during the moments when he has to wait, work, and prove himself.

This journey is only beginning, Armando.

🔴⚪ NOW I'D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR THOUGHTS:

To the Greek supporters: How do you see the competition for starting positions at Olympiacos?

And to the Mexican supporters following Armando: Do you think we're doing a good job distinguishing between support and pressure?

I'd genuinely love to hear perspectives from both communities, always with respect.

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