Iván Delfino after win at Colón: “We relied on the team's shape” | OneFootball

Iván Delfino’s second spell on the Colón bench got off to a winning start. After the 1-0 victory over San Telmo at the Brigadier López, El Sabalero picked up three golden points that keep them firmly in the leading spots of the Primera Nacional. After the match, the new head coach shared his feelings about this debut and outlined the main goals for the road ahead.

Minor adjustments and credit to the squad

With only a handful of training sessions under his belt, the coach chose to be cautious 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 structure the team already had and wanted 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 win. “The most important thing is making the players understand that this always belongs to them. This victory 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 the buildup of attacking play. “It showed, 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 striker’s key role, as he 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 chose not to draw comparisons and showed great respect for his colleague. “I’m not used to talking about what’s already happened, much less about a coach I know and have a relationship with,” he said.

Likewise, the coach played down any notion of personal revenge 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 stated firmly.

With 12 rounds left to decide the long-awaited promotion, Delfino knows anxiety can work against them and prefers to rely on a familiar formula in the division: stay calm and look no further than the next weekend.

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

The squad has already turned the page and is now focused on Patronato, their next opponent, in a work week that will be shorter than usual. The coach made it clear that nobody can relax. “Every team in this division is difficult,” he concluded.

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