Díaz on Colón: top-flight rivals, Aurinegro’s form reviewed | OneFootball

Deportivo Madryn is preparing to wrap up its preseason this Saturday with a friendly match against Olimpo de Bahía Blanca. Due to renovations currently underway at the “Aurinegro” stadium, the match will be moved to the facilities of Huracán de Trelew, thus ensuring the comfort and safety of the fans. This match will mark the end of a preseason that included a tour of Buenos Aires, where the team gained experience against the reserves of Argentinos Juniors, Argentino de Quilmes, and Acassuso.

On the eve of the debut, coach Cristian Díaz analyzed the magnitude of the opponent they will face on February 14 at the Brigadier López stadium. Regarding the Santa Fe club, the coach was clear: “Colón is a First Division team that finds itself in this situation. When it comes to choosing a destination, it is a priority for any footballer, having been champions of Argentine football and finalists in the Copa Sudamericana.” He also acknowledged the pressure surrounding the Centenario neighborhood club, stating that “for Colón, not reaching the final is not good; everything good that happens to them is part of the obligation they have as an institution.”

Regarding the goals of the Patagonian team, Díaz aims to capitalize on the momentum from the great campaign in 2025. The coach emphasized that this division is the toughest in the country and that success will depend on group harmony: “If we achieve good coexistence and healthy internal competition, we can allow ourselves to dream of achieving important things.” For the coach, having kept the core of the squad is fundamental, since “maintaining the backbone allows us to have alternatives and options” to implement his style of play on the field.

Finally, the coach spoke about the emotional return of Mauricio Nievas, the goalkeeper who survived a cardiac episode during training. Díaz highlighted the importance of prevention and medical training in professional sports: “It was a very ugly situation we experienced, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I always use what happened as an opportunity to raise awareness about how important resuscitation is.” Although the goalkeeper’s sporting future is uncertain after his surgery, the coach concluded with a human reflection:

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