Madelón: “We missed too many chances, the ball wouldn’t go in” | OneFootball

After the goalless draw against San Lorenzo in Santa Fe for the fifth round of the Torneo Apertura, Unión’s coach, Leonardo Madelón, shared his thoughts in a press conference. The coach was precise in evaluating the current state of his squad, strategic moves, and upcoming challenges.

Regarding the lineup and the changes made, the coach clarified: “Bruno (Pittón) was a tactical decision. That’s (Mateo) Del Blanco’s spot and I chose to have Fraga (Franco) put in the work. It was a thought-out decision,” emphasizing that the intention was to enhance the team’s performance.

On the flow of the game, Madelón expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance: “It was a match I wanted to see, being the superior side. We kept a clean sheet and San Lorenzo’s only chance came from our own mistake. We created a lot with good football. Unión was a serious team, taking risks knowing the opponent in front of us. The boys played a great match. This is the way, playing like this.”

Despite not achieving victory, the Tate boss prioritized the team’s attacking volume: “We missed a lot of goals, the ball just wouldn’t go in. Their goalkeeper responded well, but we lacked composure. It’s a draw that leaves us with things to build on. I saw a Unión with clear ideas, not letting San Lorenzo play.”

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When asked about individual players, he commented on Maizon Rodríguez’s current form: “It’s possible he’ll attract interest because he’s performing at a high level, but I’m not aware of any offers.”

He also valued the range of attacking options: “The tactical change was important. We started with Fragapane, then with Cuello, and we have the option of Grella. There are alternatives and that’s positive.”

Looking ahead to the immediate future, the coach stressed the importance of staying focused: “Now we have the match against Aldosivi and we can’t lose focus. The team is growing and I saw them looking very good. We overwhelmed and pinned back San Lorenzo, and that surprised them. We’ll rest now because busy days are coming.”

Finally, Madelón emphasized the group’s progress and healthy competition for places: “I saw Cuello doing well, although he still lacks rhythm, same as Menossi. I trust Diego Díaz and we have important players up front. Not everyone can play, but we’re improving. This is the way: a team with no cracks and a lot of humility.”

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