Emmanuel Gigliotti: Shameful not to fight or reach the Reducido | OneFootball

Emmanuel Gigliotti described a very complex situation at Colón, marked by the transition between Godano's departure and Alonso's arrival. According to the forward, it was the first time in his career that he experienced such an uncertain change in leadership, where the players had no one to refer to and were looking for answers.

An Uncertain Transition at Colón

Gigliotti admitted, in a conversation with LT9, that the situation within the club was “very uncomfortable" and that "nobody knew what to tell you.” He detailed that some players were waiting for answers about their contracts while others were unsure if they would be considered by the new management. “It's difficult to talk about what's coming because, although they haven't formally taken over yet, something could have been said,” he assured.

Economic Problems and Lack of Contact

The Puma also spoke about the crisis at Colón, denouncing the lack of communication with the management and the delay in payments. “The president was in the building and didn't come over to say goodbye or hello,” he said. Regarding the debt with the players, he clarified that only one of them had been paid, while the rest were still waiting for solutions: “The rest depended on the committee,” he indicated.

Criticism of the Coaching Staff and Unusual Situations

The forward was critical of the decisions within the team: “There was a coach who wanted to hit a player during practice and another who made his son train with us,” he revealed. He also mentioned collective errors and constant injuries, which he described as a determining factor in the poor performance: “We didn't compete all year, except in the first four or five games.”

Support for the Group

Despite the situation, Gigliotti highlighted the attitude of the team: “The group always wanted to do a little more, no one was satisfied. It was shameful not to fight for anything or enter the Reducido,” he noted, emphasizing that the players tried to stay united in the face of adversity.

Uncertain Future for Emanuel Gigliotti

Asked about his continuity, the forward was clear: “It depends 100% on the coach. Neither I nor several others are wanted.” Regarding his career, he said he plans to continue playing: “I don't know where, but I will continue as long as I can.” Gigliotti closed the interview with a message about his personal values: “Sincerity is my way of being. Sometimes it's not liked, but it's what I teach my children: values, respect, education.”

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