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

Before the match for the fifth round of the Primera Nacional, Acassuso’s goalkeeper, Mariano “Chino” Monllor, spoke with the program ADN on Radio Gol 96.7. In a relaxed conversation on his 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 league but not the squad. However, Monllor admitted that the recent football stoppage was not timely for them: “The break hurt us a bit because we were on a great run and wanted to keep this streak going, but we worked well to arrive in better condition.”

For the goalkeeper, the key to their current success lies in the continuity of the project: “The core was kept; almost the entire team that achieved promotion is playing today. Those of us who arrived adapted quickly to a system that was already clear.”

Respect for Colón and the Pressure on the Big Teams

Monllor, who has played for major clubs like Ferro and San Martín de San Juan, knows firsthand the pressure that “El Sabalero” will face. “These are clubs that are obliged to fight from start to finish. Sometimes the fans expect you to be winning 2 or 3 to 0 after just 10 minutes, and that can work against them,” he analyzed.

When asked about the strengths of Ezequiel Medrán’s team, “Chino” was clear: “We know they’ve reinforced themselves very well. As far as my position is concerned, I have to be very alert to what Bonansea can do, as he’s been performing well and we have to be very careful.”

A Special Match and an Emotional Memory

This will be the first time Monllor plays at Colón’s stadium, something he described as “very nice because of the atmosphere and the history of the stadium.” He also fondly recalled the recent victory over San Telmo, which they dedicated to the memory of Pipo Marín: “It was a very hard blow for us, he was someone very close to us. Fortunately, we were able to give him the win and relieve some of the stress from such a tough week.” The Acassuso squad will travel to Santa Fe with the hope of maintaining their lead in a tournament that, according to the goalkeeper himself, “is very long and you have to keep your feet on the ground.”

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