Adrián Adrover on Unión tie: «It's our least important game» | OneFootball

In the lead-up to the Argentine Cup Round of 32 clash, Agropecuario head coach Adrián Adrover spoke with Radio Gol about the complex logistics and his team’s priorities ahead of the matchup against the “Tatengue” at the Coloso Marcelo Bielsa Stadium. With unusual honesty, the coach analyzed the current state of his squad amid an exhausting run of matches.

The calendar puzzle

Adrover explained that the schedule was changed due to the FIFA international window, which forced the match against Unión to be moved up to this Monday. As a result, Agropecuario’s Primera Nacional match against Ciudad Bolívar will be played this Friday at 6:15 p.m.

The coach stressed the physical toll on the squad: “We’re coming off a 16-hour trip each way. We’ll play four matches in 13 days, something our division isn’t used to.”

Honesty about priorities

Despite the occasion of facing a First Division club, Adrover was blunt about his objectives:

However, he made it clear that this does not mean they will neglect the match: “That doesn’t mean I don’t want to win it or that we’ll field a completely alternate lineup, because that doesn’t help the players who come in if they’re not used to playing together.” The final lineup will depend on how his players come out physically after Friday’s match.

Leaders and analysis of the opponent

The coach highlighted the presence of high-level players such as Carlos Auzqui and Alejandro Gagliardi, who decided to stay at the club despite having First Division offers from other countries. Speaking about Gagliardi, he praised his character and resilience after his spell with Unión in 2013.

As for his analysis of the Santa Fe side, Adrover admitted he had closely followed their recent performances:

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