🔥Álvarez stirs things up: Mentality is key for this match | OneFootball

The University of Chile finalized details for tomorrow's crucial match against Lanús, for the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana, with their coach Gustavo Álvarez highlighting the importance of the work done. In a press conference, Álvarez appreciated having had a "long week of preparation after a long time," which allowed them to recover almost the entire squad, except for Nicolás Fernández.

The coach emphasized that the key to facing the continental challenge is mentality. "I think the issue of mentality is the most important in a sports process... Thinking positively, growing, having big goals, but at the same time balancing them with humility. That's what I call greatness," he stated.

Regarding the Argentine opponent, Álvarez showed great respect: "It is a very good team, organized and practical. They know very well what they play for, with a long process with their coach." The coach also had praiseworthy words for his colleague, Mauricio Pellegrino, whose work he respects "a lot."

Álvarez concluded with a message of confidence: "We know the opponent we are going to face and we know very well what we have to do to have a good match." The University of Chile declares itself ready to begin its journey in the Sudamericana.

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