Iván Delfino after win at Colón: «We relied on the team’s shape» | OneFootball

Iván Delfino’s second stint on Colón’s bench got off to a flying start. After the 1-0 win over San Telmo at the Brigadier López, the Sabalero picked up three golden points that keep them firmly among the frontrunners in the Primera Nacional. After the match, the newly appointed coach shared his feelings about this debut and outlined the main goals for the road ahead.

Minor tweaks and credit to the squad

With only a handful of training sessions under his belt, the head coach chose caution and preferred to stick with the foundation the players had already been using. “In just a few days it’s hard to fix things. We relied on the order the team already had and tried to correct a few little things,” he explained.

Delfino also praised the commitment and willingness of the group during this quick transition, giving them full credit for the victory. “The most important thing is to make the players understand that this always belongs to them. This win was theirs,” he stressed.

Rebuilding confidence and improving the play

Despite the joy of the win, the tactician knows there is still room for improvement in footballing terms. His main objective is to restore the squad’s confidence without losing the competitiveness they have shown throughout the season.

“We have to keep improving what needs to be improved and feel confident, regain confidence. I think that’s going to be the most important thing,” he said.

In his self-assessment, the coach identified a clear weakness in building attacking play. “It was obvious, we all saw it, we’re not going to hide it. That link between midfield and the forwards is missing,” he admitted.

On the other hand, he explained Ignacio Lago’s position as a more advanced piece in attack, highlighting the key role of the forward, who ended up sealing the win from the penalty spot. “He’s a player I believe is capable of playing anywhere across the attacking line,” Delfino said about Lago.

A sense of belonging and a step-by-step mindset

When asked about his return and the end of Ezequiel Medrán’s spell, the coach preferred not to draw comparisons and showed great respect for his colleague. “I’m not used to talking about what has already happened, much less about a coach I know and have a relationship with,” he said.

Likewise, the coach played down any sense of personal unfinished business regarding his previous spell at the club in 2024. “I’m not looking for revenge, I’m looking to do my job as well as possible. At the club where I want to be,” he said firmly.

With 12 matchdays left to decide the longed-for promotion, Delfino knows that anxiety can work against them and prefers to use a familiar formula in this division: stay calm and look no further than the next weekend.

“One match at a time. We mustn’t get caught up in that kind of roller coaster because it will surely make you anxious. One step at a time, always forward,” he said.

The squad has already turned the page and is now thinking about Patronato, their next opponent, in a work week that will be shorter than usual. The coach made it clear that no one can relax. “Every team in this division is tough,” he concluded.

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