Pier Barrios: «We give our all in body and mind, but it’s not enough» | OneFootball

The Sabalero defender analyzed Colón’s current situation after the 0-0 draw against Bolívar in Santa Fe, calling for calm around the club and showing absolute confidence in ending the run of seven matches without a win.

Confidence in the squad and self-criticism

The experienced footballer stressed the importance of staying mentally grounded to overcome the team’s slump: “It’s difficult, and we’re trying to make it understood that today, above all else, we have to stay calm and be sure of who we are, because we’re the same team that started out and had a great beginning.” Although he acknowledged the tough moment, he downplayed the widespread alarmism: “We’ve gotten into a situation that may be complicated. I wouldn’t call it dramatic, but it is complicated because it’s becoming hard for us to win. But we have to be convinced that we’re going to get out of it.”

The tactical analysis and the clean sheet

Regarding the shortcomings the team has been carrying in its play, Barrios went deeper than simply talking about efficiency in both boxes: “It would be easy to say that what we’re lacking right now is being a bit sharper when it comes to finishing… but I think it goes much deeper than that.” The defender spoke positively about the defensive organization shown in this match: “Today, thank God, we kept a clean sheet again, thanks to the collective work we put in for almost 100 minutes, but I think this is a division of details, a division that doesn’t forgive.” In that sense, he lamented the physical effort going unrewarded: “The team creates, the team tries, it gives its all physically, psychologically, mentally, and it’s still not enough.”

Living with criticism and Colón’s demands

The player acknowledged the pressure from the fans after the run of matches without taking all three points: “That’s where each of our minds starts to come into play… also understanding the fans’ anger, the criticism, because it’s part of it. We live with this, with mistakes, with criticism, and with taking responsibility.” However, he highlighted the internal harmony as the key to moving forward: “Day to day at the club is great, day to day within the group is great, and that gives us the peace of mind that at some point this is going to change.”

The challenge away from home

In closing, Barrios referred to the three consecutive matches the team will have to face away from home:

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