Monllor: We want to keep our momentum against giants Colón | OneFootball

Before the clash for the fifth round of the Primera Nacional, the goalkeeper of Acassuso, Mariano "Chino" Monllor, spoke with the program ADN on Radio Gol 96.7. In a relaxed chat on the way to training, the experienced goalkeeper analyzed his team's perfect start and what it means to visit the Estadio Brigadier López this Saturday.

An Ideal Start and the Effect of the "Break"

Acassuso arrives in Santa Fe with a perfect score (3 out of 3 in their appearances), something that has surprised the category but not the squad. However, Monllor admitted that the recent football break was not timely for them: "The break affected us a bit because we were on a very good momentum and we wanted to continue with this streak, but we worked well to arrive in better conditions."

For the goalkeeper, the key to this present lies in the continuity of the project: "The core was maintained; almost the entire team that achieved promotion plays today. Those of us who arrived quickly adapted to a system that was already clear."

Respect for Colón and the Pressure of the Big Teams

Monllor, who has played for notable clubs like Ferro and San Martín de San Juan, is well aware of the pressure the "Sabalero" will face. "These are clubs that have the obligation to fight from start to finish. Sometimes people expect you to be winning 2 or 3 to 0 within 10 minutes, and that can work against them," he analyzed.

When asked about the virtues of Ezequiel Medrán's team, "Chino" was specific: "We know they have reinforced very well. Regarding my position, we have to be very watchful of what Bonansea can do, who has been performing well and we have to be very careful."

A Special Match and an Emotional Memory

It will be the first time Monllor plays at Colón's stadium, something he described as "very nice because of the setting and the history of the stadium." Additionally, he fondly recalled the recent victory against San Telmo, which they dedicated to the memory of Pipo Marín: "It was a very hard blow for us, he was a very close person. Fortunately, we were able to give him the victory and relieve the stress of such a tough week." The Acassuso squad will travel to Santa Fe with the hope of maintaining the lead in a tournament that, according to the goalkeeper himself, "is very long and we have to keep our feet on the ground."

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