Lucas Menossi: "You need to be fit to give your best for the team" | OneFootball

The Unión midfielder spoke to the media after the open-door practice in which the team faced 9 de Julio de Rafaela at the “Casa Unión” training ground. Menossi discussed his current physical condition, the speed of his signing, and the tactical objectives sought by the coaching staff led by Leonardo Madelón.

Regarding his arrival at the club, the midfielder emphasized that the decision was extremely simple: “The day they called me, it was in the morning. The next day everything was finalized, and the day after that I was already training here.” Although he admitted to having the “anxiety, obviously, to play” after several months of inactivity, he stressed that his current priority is to “get in shape and keep up with the guys to try to give my best,” understanding that to be important for the team, he needs to be physically optimal.

About his position on the field, Menossi explained that “I’ve always felt more comfortable playing as a double pivot, being the deeper one or supporting.” When asked about his best footballing version, which was seen at Tigre, the player reflected that returning to that level “is more a matter of feeling good, being mentally well, and having confidence than anything else.” Regarding Madelón’s demands, he detailed that the coach asks him for “intensity, order, and that when we win the ball, we try to play on the ground.”

Finally, the midfielder analyzed the parity of the local tournament and the internal competition within the squad. “In Argentine football, it’s very even… you have to be focused and pay close attention to every little detail in each match,” he warned about the upcoming clash against Aldosivi. Regarding the fight for a starting spot, Menossi showed his willingness to work for the group: “I knew where I was coming, I knew who was here… surely the one who’s in the best shape will play, and if the best one plays, he’ll do what’s best for Unión.”

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