Iván Delfino after Colón win: “It’s easier to improve when you win” | OneFootball

After Colón’s victory over San Miguel, Iván Delfino analyzed the team’s performance at a press conference and especially highlighted the importance of taking all three points away from home. The Sabalero coach felt that the win would allow the Santa Fe side to work more calmly on the areas it still needs to improve.

“It’s easier to correct things when you’re picking up points. And we won away from home, too. We have to keep working and keep focusing on always being concentrated and organized; I think that’s the key to playing in this division,” Delfino said.

The coach praised his players’ concentration and efficiency: “I think we defended well; I want to highlight the boys’ concentration and efficiency. Once again, the two holding midfielders scored the goals. It’s something that has always happened to me wherever I’ve coached: there are times when the goalkeeper keeps us in it, sometimes Lago, sometimes the forwards. That’s the good thing we have as a team, and it helps us improve.”

Delfino also explained the tactical change he made after San Miguel’s goal, when he decided to switch to a back five. “I wanted us to compete a little more in midfield. Toledo was tired, but the balls were going over us and we weren’t able to win the second balls. That’s why I decided on a back five. It’s to their credit because we still haven’t been able to work on it in training,” he explained.

He also stressed that the team should focus on its own performance rather than on its rivals’ results. “We don’t play thinking about other results; we have to keep growing. These results give us peace of mind to keep developing what we ask of the team,” he said.

In another part of the press conference, the coach emphasized the characteristics of Primera Nacional and the need to adapt to the demands of the division. “In the Nacional B, sometimes you can play, but generally you have to battle. I fully trust the players and the work we’re doing, and if we all stay united, it will be much better,” he said.

In that regard, he especially praised Federico Lértora’s performance: “What I really take from this, compared to other matches, is the organization. Lértora played a tactically flawless match.”

Finally, Delfino acknowledged the difficulty of the opponent and stressed that Colón still has room to keep improving. “We faced a tough team that knows this division very well. We’re going to make ourselves tough too, and within that, we’ll keep improving our coordination in play and our composure when it comes to finishing,” he concluded.

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