Medrán after Colón's big win: ‘We had to break that block’ and win again | OneFootball

Colón’s emphatic 3-0 win over Defensores de Belgrano brought much more than three key points to get back into the upper spots of Primera Nacional’s Zone A. The result also served as strong backing for Ezequiel Medrán, who arrived at Juan Pasquale under heavy scrutiny and with the pressure of delivering an immediate response from his players.

After the final whistle, the head coach struck a calm tone and acknowledged the enormous value of ending the run of matches without a win. “At this stage of the tournament, it was important for us to get back to winning because we needed it so badly. I kept saying we had to stay calm because I saw the team working well. The mood was excellent going into the week”, he said. Along the same lines, he added: “We needed to break through that barrier that wasn’t allowing us to win. It’s hard to always talk about what we deserved because it sounds like an excuse, but we felt we were closer to winning because of the way the team had been competing”.

Believing again after the doubts

Beyond the lopsided scoreline, Medrán stressed that the team’s overall performance had already been showing positive signs, even if luck had not been on its side in previous rounds. “The match against Mitre was very good, and against Bolívar we also did enough to win. Today we managed to bring into the match what we had been seeing in training”, he argued.

He also praised the squad’s attitude in asserting themselves on a pitch that is always difficult and against a dangerous opponent. “What I value most is the balance. The team kept a clean sheet again, managed the different moments of the match well, and was efficient when it had its chances. That is just as important as the three goals we scored”, the coach concluded.

The players’ commitment

One of the most significant moments of the press conference came when the coach was asked whether this success served as direct backing for his tenure. On that point, he was unequivocal: “I have no doubt. There is enormous commitment from the squad. When results don’t come, room for doubt appears, but I see how these players work every day. There is a conviction that has remained since we started this process”.

He also highlighted that the group is the main driving force behind defending the team’s playing idea day by day. “What I notice is that they want more. Today I saw them happy, but with the mindset of continuing to grow. That’s what excites me the most”, he said optimistically.

A dedication to the fans

The head coach did not forget the sabalero faithful, who had been standing by the team through the run of draws and lack of joy. “Colón needed this win, and Colón’s fans did too. I want them to enjoy it because we have been working very hard for this. The real protagonist is the fan, and today we want them to go to sleep happy”, he said gratefully.

Updates on building the squad in the upcoming transfer window

To close, Medrán confirmed that the club’s inner circle and scouting department are already making moves to bring in new faces ahead of the decisive stage of the tournament.

“With Diego Colotto, the president, and the club directors, there is complete clarity about what we are looking for. Strong work is already being done to resolve situations in the market. The sooner we can have the players signed, the better it will be to prepare for what’s ahead”, he concluded.

With the explicit backing of the club’s top authority, José Alonso, along with a resounding win that puts the team back among the top contenders, the coach earned a crucial breather. Even so, the strategist himself urged caution, warning that the road is long and that the goal now will be to confirm this upturn in the tough matches ahead against Chaco For Ever and Deportivo Madryn.

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