Sampaoli says Copa Sul-Americana final will be settled by fine margins | OneFootball

The coach of Atlético-MG, the Argentine Jorge Sampaoli, said in a press conference this Friday that the final of the Copa Sudamericana against Lanús will be decided in the “details”.

Galo will seek its first title in the second most important club tournament on the continent, after the Copa Libertadores, at the Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asunción.

Sampaoli praised the “consistency” of Lanús, which in this edition overcame two Brazilian opponents: Vasco in the group stage and Fluminense in the quarter-finals.

“They had a very stable Sudamericana, winning with authority,” said the Atlético-MG coach, who believes such a balanced decision will be defined by “details related to the game and external factors.”

“A lot is at stake tomorrow and we are trying not to overlook any detail,” added Sampaoli.

If they win, Atlético-MG will not only lift the trophy but also secure a spot in next year's Libertadores group stage, something they are far from achieving via the Brazilian Championship.

Total Focus

“The game is decisive for everything that lies ahead,” emphasized the Argentine coach.

Sampaoli also informed that the Ecuadorian midfielder Alan Franco, who is doubtful for the game, will undergo tests on Saturday to determine if he can play in the final.

Junior Alonso, one of the leaders of the Atlético squad, stressed that the team must have “maximum concentration.”

“We must stay focused for the full 90 minutes, from start to finish,” concluded the Paraguayan defender.

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