Lucas Cano: Colón have history, they deserve their rightful place | OneFootball

Forward Lucas Cano spoke at a press conference after training at the Predio 4 de Junio, following some friendly matches in which he has already scored. He expressed his satisfaction with this “important step” in his career.

Feelings and Expectations at Colón

Cano feels “very confident” after the first matches, which serve to “see how things are going in terms of football and physical condition.” The goal is to start off in the best way possible, “hopefully on February 14 we’ll start with a win.”

He acknowledged the magnitude of the club: “I’m joining a great club, a club that, well, shouldn’t be in the second division.” He knows that the Primera Nacional is tough, and that they must go “game by game.”

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Role in the Team and Playing Style

Coach Ezequiel Medrán asked him to play “all across the front line.” Cano feels comfortable playing “either as a number nine or as a second striker.” He hopes to get “a lot of minutes to show what I came to do at the club.”

He described himself as “a forward who tries to always be close to the goal, and also to play a bit with my teammates.” His priority is “to try to score, which is the most important thing for me and for the team.”

The Competition and Main Objective

Regarding the internal competition, he said, “I think whoever is in the best shape will play.” He considers it a “healthy competition” and everyone will give “their best in training so that he can then decide.”

He doesn’t see himself as a candidate for promotion, but does see “a great team” with “good players with a lot of experience.” The objective is clear: “to give everything game by game” to “achieve the goal we all want.”

Adaptation and Differences with Venezuelan Football

Cano is adapting “gradually” physically, since he hadn’t done an intense preseason for some time.

He didn’t find similarities with Venezuelan football: “I think in the Nacional there’s a lot more physical contact. There’s much more friction. It’s much more intense. There’s a lot of play on the second ball.” He brings his experience from having previously played in the division with clubs like San Martín de Tucumán, Güemes, and Chacarita.

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