Ezequiel Medrán: "Since joining Colón we've seen real progress" | OneFootball

After Colón’s defeat against Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, coach Ezequiel Medrán spoke at a press conference and analyzed the team’s difficult present situation. He acknowledged the shortcomings, appreciated the support from the fans, and made it clear that the immediate goal is to remain in the division.

First, Medrán analyzed what the match left behind: “We tried to work the game, but we struggled to find clarity and fluidity in our play. In the second half, we did better. Since we’ve been at Colón, we’ve seen an improvement in the team’s willingness to work. The game slipped away from us because of a set piece, which has happened in previous matches. We always analyze everything based on the result, and everything becomes an uphill battle.”

Then, the coach highlighted the squad’s attitude and the support from the fans: “Our rival is ourselves. I assure you the boys are committed and eager to turn this around. It’s up to us, in this stretch, to seek improvement. Surely it will be hard to sleep tonight, but we’ll always try again—I feel that way and I have reasons for it. In a difficult moment, I want to thank the fans who cheered and pushed us on. That support is appreciated right now, and we want to get out of this situation quickly.”

Later, he pointed to the decisive mistake that determined the match: “We couldn’t deal with a set piece and ended up paying dearly, with the game. You try to honor your commitment to the colors, to your career, and of course you hope to finish with dignity. There are four matches left, and I have plenty of reasons to motivate myself and move forward.”

On the other hand, Medrán emphasized: “Our reality is to stay in the division; we have a lot of work ahead. That’s the reality we face today at Colón. I take responsibility for what’s coming, and I am convinced that we are going to fix this. We know it might not be enough, but we’re going to try.”

Finally, the coach closed with a self-critical message: “I focus on us, I want to compete well, I am focused on getting the team to play, giving them the best resources and tools. Today, that’s not reflected in the results, but there’s a wall we have to break through. The reality is that throughout the year the team hasn’t been able to compete, and since we arrived, we’ve focused on trying to do just that. The fans’ frustration is understandable—I get it, and we want to turn that around.”

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