Adrián Adrover on facing Unión: "It’s the match that matters least to us" | OneFootball

In the lead-up to the Round of 32 of the Copa Argentina, Agropecuario’s coach, Adrián Adrover, spoke with Radio Gol about the complex logistics and his team’s priorities ahead of their match against “Tatengue” at the Estadio Coloso Marcelo Bielsa. With uncommon candor, the coach analyzed the current state of his squad as they face an exhausting string of matches.

The calendar puzzle

Adrover explained that the schedule had to be changed due to the FIFA date, which forced them to move the match against Unión up to this Monday. As a result, Agropecuario’s Primera Nacional match against Ciudad Bolívar will be played this Friday at 6:15 p.m.

The coach emphasized the physical toll on the squad: “We’ve just come off a 16-hour trip there and 16 hours back. We’ll be playing four matches in 13 days, something our division is not used to.”

Honesty about priorities

Despite the excitement of facing a top division club, Adrover was blunt about his objectives:

Nevertheless, he clarified that this doesn’t mean they’ll neglect the match: “That doesn’t mean I don’t want to win it or that we’ll go with a completely alternative lineup, because that doesn’t help those who play if they’re not used to playing together.” The final lineup will depend on how his players are physically after Friday’s match.

Key players and analysis of the opponent

The coach highlighted the presence of high-caliber players like Carlos Auzqui and Alejandro Gagliardi, who decided to stay at the club despite offers from first division teams in other countries. Regarding Gagliardi, he praised his integrity and resilience after his stint with Unión in 2013.

As for analyzing the team from Santa Fe, Adrover admitted to closely following their recent performances:

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