Alexis Vega confronts reporter and explains his physical condition heading into the World Cup

Mexican national team forward Alexis Vega has directly addressed speculation regarding his physical fitness, particularly concerning his knee, as the team prepares for the upcoming World Cup. Vega asserted that he is fully prepared and capable of competing at the highest level.

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You were the one who started all of this, the one who said my knee wasn't right and wouldn't be at the World Cup, but I always remained very calm.

During a Media Day event for the national team, Vega responded to journalist Rubén Rodríguez of FOX, who had raised questions about his knee's condition. Vega stated, "You were the one who started all of this, the one who said my knee wasn't right and wouldn't be at the World Cup, but I always remained very calm."

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It's something that doesn't prevent me from training or playing. I've shown that at Toluca, where I train every day, play every match, and I think I was among the players with the most games played this year, and I think that's reflected on the field.

Vega explained that his knee condition does not hinder his ability to train or play, citing his consistent participation in training and matches for his club, Toluca. He noted that he has played a significant number of games this year, which he believes is reflected in his performance on the field. "It's something that doesn't prevent me from training or playing. I've shown that at Toluca, where I train every day, play every match, and I think I was among the players with the most games played this year, and I think that's reflected on the field," Vega said.

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I made a huge effort to be able to be here, I had a cleaning of my knee, with which I am quite well. I said it before, in two or three years the surgeon told me that I have to have another cleaning because it is already a touched knee.

The attacker acknowledged that his knee is "already affected" and that he underwent a "cleaning" procedure. He mentioned that surgeons have advised him he may need another procedure in two to three years. Despite this, Vega emphasized that he feels "quite well" and is mentally "quite strong and ready for the World Cup." He stated that he made a "huge effort" to be considered for the squad and is confident in his ability to compete.

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I feel better and obviously it's complicated because it's my fifth surgery on my right knee, but I'm quite well. Yes, I can compete.