Ezequiel Medrán: "It’s been a tough week, we’ve hit rock bottom" | OneFootball

On the eve of a decisive match against Deportivo Morón, Colón’s coach, Ezequiel Medrán, gave an extensive press conference in which he discussed both the sporting and institutional present of the Sabalero. After the defeat to Talleres de Remedios de Escalada and a week marked by tension at the 4 de Junio Training Ground and the club’s headquarters, the coach sought to convey calm and support to the squad.

Medrán and the rumors about his future at Colón

Asked about the rumors casting doubt on his continuity, Medrán was clear: “They’re just rumors. I came to work at Colón, I’m happy to be here and focused on solving this situation. We knew it was a complex reality, but my commitment is total.”

Regarding the team’s preparation, he acknowledged the difficulties: “Our performance was below expectations, but we work every day to find our best version. We’ve struggled to score and also to defend set pieces, so we’re looking to balance both offense and defense.”

Medrán also spoke about the team’s morale: “It was a tough week, we hit rock bottom. The important thing was to convey calm and focus on our work. Now our minds are set on Sunday, on going out to compete with our fans and turning things around.”

Medrán on the key clash against Morón

Looking ahead to the match against the Gallito, who are fighting at the top of Zone B, he anticipated a focused Colón: “Morón is a very competitive opponent, with a well-oiled system and offensive options. We have to be strong at home, neutralize their strengths, and find the spaces to hurt them. We need goals and confidence.”

Finally, he left a message for the fans: “We can’t ask anything from the supporters, but we do want the team to inspire them. We want Colón to show from the very first minute that it’s committed, takes the initiative, and transmits security. We have a great challenge ahead and the intention to overcome it together.”

With an eight-point lead over Talleres and nine over CADU, the Sabaleros know that this Sunday’s match at 5 p.m. at the Brigadier López could be decisive for securing their place and starting to think about the future.

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