"The main thing is to focus on fitness," said Mauro Pittón at Casa Unión | OneFootball

Unión held an open training session for the press at the Casa Unión grounds, marking the official start of the preseason under coach Leonardo Madelón. Midfielder Mauro Pittón spoke with the media and outlined the squad’s objectives for 2026.

The main focus during these first days is on physical preparation. “The main thing is to focus on the physical aspect to be in the best possible shape for the start of the tournament,” Pittón stated. He acknowledged that preseasons are getting shorter, so they must prioritize building a physical base without neglecting the tactical aspects they have already started to work on.

Pittón emphasized the identity that the coaching staff is looking to solidify, following the path set in the previous semester. “To continue on that path of being an intense, tough team, and above all, one that is clear about what it wants on the pitch,” he said.

The player highlighted that Argentine football is decided by small details and that the current work aims to polish those weaknesses in order to put them into practice during matches.

The arrival of Santiago, an added value

Asked about the makeup of the squad and the arrival of new signings, Pittón expressed confidence in the current group and spoke positively about the addition of a sporting director closely identified with the club, Santiago Zurbriggen.

“Santiago is someone from the club,” said Pittón, “he knows what the club needs, he understands the interaction with the players and the directors, and I think in that role he can help us a lot.” The presence of someone who knows the inner workings of the club allows them to “save time” in adapting and improve daily communication.

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