Madelón: “We missed too many chances, the ball wouldn’t go in” | OneFootball

After the goalless draw against San Lorenzo in Santa Fe for the fifth round of the Torneo Apertura, Unión's coach, Leonardo Madelón, shared his thoughts in a press conference. The coach was precise in evaluating the current state of his team, the strategic moves, and the upcoming challenges.

Regarding the lineup and the changes made, the coach clarified: “Bruno (Pittón) was a tactical decision. It’s (Mateo) Del Blanco’s position, and I chose for Fraga (Franco) to take the charge. It was a planned decision,” emphasizing that the intention was to enhance the team's performance.

On the course of the game, Madelón expressed satisfaction with the performance: “It was a match I wanted to see, being superior. We kept a clean sheet, and San Lorenzo's only chance was due to our mistake. We created a lot with good football. Unión was a serious team, taking risks knowing the opponent they had in front. The boys played a great game. This is the path, playing like this.”

Despite not achieving victory, the Tate's leader prioritized the volume of play: “We missed many goals, it just didn’t go in. The opposing goalkeeper responded well, but we lacked calmness. It’s a draw that leaves things. I saw a Unión with clear ideas and not letting San Lorenzo act.”

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When asked about individual players, he referred to Maizon Rodríguez’s current form: “It's possible he will attract interest because he is performing at a high level, but I have no knowledge of any offers.”

He also appreciated the range of attacking options: “The tactical change was important. We started with Fragapane, then with Cuello, and we have the option of Grella. There are alternatives, and that is positive.”

Looking ahead to the immediate future, the coach stressed the importance of maintaining focus: “Now we have the match with Aldosivi, and we must not get confused. The team is growing, and I saw it very well. We overwhelmed and cornered San Lorenzo, and that surprised them. We are going to rest because busy days are coming.”

Finally, Madelón emphasized the group's evolution and the healthy competition for positions: “I saw Cuello well, although he lacks rhythm, the same as Menossi. I trust Diego Díaz, and we have important players up front. Not everyone can play, but we are growing. This is the path: a team without flaws and with a lot of humility.”

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