Carlos García: ‘We’re enjoying the journey, happy where we are’ | OneFootball

Ciclón Racing is going through the days leading up to its debut in the Regional Federal Amateur Tournament with enthusiasm and high expectations. The Santa Fe side will be part of a three-team group alongside Cosmos and Youth of Esperanza, in a section that promises plenty of competition and very little margin for error.

Its coach, Carlos García, highlighted the moment the club is experiencing and especially valued the work done over the past few months. “We try to enjoy the journey; we’re happy with where we are,” the manager said when referring to the challenge of competing in the tournament.

A club going through a great moment

García also focused on Ciclón Racing’s institutional growth and the support the squad receives from the club’s leadership.

“There’s a really great leadership group, older people who have been at the club for many years mixed with young guys and former players who bring fresh air,” said the coach, who highlighted the combination of experience and new generations currently involved in the project.

A short and competitive group

As for the group Ciclón Racing will have to face, García acknowledged that it is a particular one because it has only three teams.

“We were placed in a three-team group with Cosmos and Juventud de Esperanza, which has been the most successful team in the Esperancina League in recent times,” he explained.

The format will force the teams to make the most of every match, taking into account that each participant will have a bye week and that the top 2 teams from the groups of 3 will qualify, along with the first- and second-place teams from the four-team groups and the 2 best third-place teams from the groups of 4.

Ciclón Racing already has a date for its debut

The Santa Fe team’s opener will be this Sunday at 4 p.m., when it hosts Cosmos at the Nery Pumpido grounds.

“We play on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Nery Pumpido grounds against Cosmos. Then we have a bye week and host Juventud,” García confirmed.

In this way, Ciclón Racing will begin its Regional Federal Amateur campaign with a clash against a familiar rival and with the obligation to pick up points from the start.

A core that remains and two reinforcements

One of the aspects that gives the coaching staff confidence is the continuity of the squad that has been working together for several months.

“Eighty percent of the squad is the same one that has been working since December of last year,” García emphasized, making it clear that the team arrives at the Regional with a consolidated footballing structure.

Some players were added to that core to raise internal competition. Among them are Mateo Franzotti, who previously had a spell at the club, and Conrado Gómez, formerly of Colón.

Experience and room for youth players

García also explained that one of the project’s goals is to maintain a balance between experienced footballers and young players coming up from the academy.

“We have experienced leaders like Bogado and Walter Gómez, but we also give opportunities to reserve-team players aged 17 and 18 to promote renewal,” he said.

With a solid core, targeted reinforcements, and a strong presence of young players, Ciclón Racing is taking on the challenge of the Regional Federal Amateur with the intention of competing while also maintaining an identity it has been building for a long time

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.