Luis Abraham: "We need to protect the points we've got" | OneFootball

At a decisive moment for Colón, where the margin for error is minimal and the pressure is mounting, key figures from the club’s management and political spheres took part in a meeting this Wednesday with the coaching staff and players at the Hotel de Campo.

One of those who spoke and later shared his perspective was Gustavo Abraham, who conveyed calmness, commitment, and a firm conviction ahead of Sunday’s match in Santa Fe against Morón.

“It was a meeting just as we expected. Very clear. We told the players everything the fans have been asking for. Nothing was held back, but we also understood that this is not a time for vehemence. Calm is needed, because there’s still time to turn things around and the players are confident that on Sunday this will change,” he said.

Several topics were discussed during the meeting, ranging from sports to institutional matters. Abraham confirmed that doubts about the financial situation were cleared up: “It was made clear that there are no debts. That was clarified. There was also talk of a possible financial bonus, but the players were bothered by that proposal. And I think that’s perfect. Because it shows self-respect, that they are motivated by sporting pride.”

It was also proposed to bring forward the team’s concentration as a gesture of commitment and absolute focus on the match against Morón: “I always say football isn’t for fools. You can contribute from the outside as well. That’s why a lot of work is being done on security and logistics, so that the stadium is a celebration and there are no sanctions that could complicate things on the sporting side. The entry of instruments was approved, which adds an extra boost to the cheering. It’s all part of it.”

In that sense, he emphasized that Colón cannot afford any more setbacks: “We have to protect the points we have. A sanction due to incidents would be an unnecessary blow. The match has to be played on the field and pushed from the stands.”

Regarding strictly football matters, Abraham also pointed out a concern that is now visible to everyone: “A lot of work is being done on the physical side, but we have a real problem: we fall apart in the second halves. That has an impact and is a limiting factor. Although at this stage, it’s more of a mental issue… and about getting the ball in.”

He ended his statement with a forceful phrase, one that leaves no room for ambiguity: “This story ends on Sunday. We are convinced. We’re not thinking about Monday if things don’t go our way. This weekend, all of this has to come to an end.”

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