“I didn’t recognise us”: Madelón’s blunt verdict after Unión loss | OneFootball

After the defeat against San Lorenzo, Unión’s coach gave a sincere and self-critical press conference in which he did not hide his displeasure with the team’s performance on the field.

Discontent with the team’s performance and image

“I’m not okay because I don’t feel identified with today’s match. It doesn’t represent us. We used to be a strong, solid team, and we didn’t play a good game,” the coach said right away, stressing the disconnect between what was planned and what was carried out. Along those same lines, he ruled out any external excuses, pointing out that they made many mistakes, that things did not go as planned, and that the pitch was in good condition, so there are no excuses to look for.

Warning of changes and review of methods

With the next few days in mind, the coach anticipated that he will evaluate drastic changes to the squad and the working methodology. “On Monday everything cools down a bit more and we’ll see it more clearly… If I have to change, I will. You always tend to keep things as they are and take responsibility for everything, but I’m going to change,” he warned. He also left a reflection on the coaching staff’s current moment: “If you don’t like what you’re receiving, pay attention to what you’re putting out. Maybe what we’re putting out, the training system or the tactical system, isn’t good.”

Medical update on the injured players

Regarding the absences the team suffered during the match, he clarified the situation of the affected players. “There were two injuries caused by knocks. Malcorra’s muscle injury may take a little longer, but there are others who are already working and training,” he detailed about the physical issues suffered during the day.

Message for the fans and the way forward

To conclude, he sent a direct message to the Unión supporters and set out the approach for turning the situation around in the upcoming matches. “Unión’s fans don’t need my explanations; they know me well. I’m upset, today I’m hurting, and we have to shake this off quickly. And how do you shake it off? On the pitch, by showing it and picking up points,” he concluded.

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