Colo Colo's Preseason Victory: Coach Jorge Almirón Praises Players' Performance

2024-01-21 12:27:27

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Colo Colo faced Nacional de Montevideo in the Río de La Plata Series and achieved a great victory that, although it was by the minimum score, left coach Jorge Almirón with good feelings, who did not hesitate to flatter his pupils.

By Rodrigo Valenzuela

Updated on 01/21/2024 – 09:27hs CLT

© DANTE FERNANDEZ/FOCOUY/PHOTOSPORTJorge Almirón is delighted with his players in Colo Colo.

Colo Colo faced the second preseason game and took the field to face Nacional de Montevideo. The white team started in a great way and, at times, Jorge Almirón’s idea was reflected in a great way on the playing field. A clean start, with good ball handling and clear arrivals at the rival goal were part of the white repertoire.

Although the result seems to be concise, The Cacique coach left happy with the performance of his pupils. Beyond the marker that becomes anecdotal in this type of commitments, The coach highlighted how they have adapted to his orders during the time they have been workingso he filled his team with praise.

After the match, Almirón stated that he commented that “The good moments of the team are because the players are open to an idea. There is talk and it is important that they contribute and feel comfortable with it.. “Beyond the fact that there are mistakes that are part of the game, the team is trying to play and they are very good, dynamic players.”

“When we came out of the pressure today (Friday), they managed to easily get into goal situations. We couldn’t capture them, because they were very clear, but it is important that they generate them and that the forwards have situations. Compliant and happy with the boys’ performance”, he added.

Jorge Almirón completed his second game in Colo Colo. | Image: Photosport

Jorge Almirón agrees with what was shown by Colo Colo

Under that same logic, the Popular strategist made it clear that these parties “They are not easy. There is very little training. We prepared for the two games in different ways, since Rosario Central played in a certain way and Nacional in another. We had little time to prepare, but the boys did very well.”

Finally, he highlighted the fact that “everyone finished well physically, because there was not much recovery time. Consistent with the performance, with the result, because it is always important to obtain good results. These teams demand it and it gives the players some peace of mind. After making a great effort, winning is important.”

Now, Popular will return to his training sessions to jump onto the field again and face Liverpool of Uruguay on Monday, January 22, starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Luis Franzini Stadium in Montevideo.

The next friendlies of the Cacique preseason

After the commitment against the Charrúas, Colo Colo will take the plane back to our country on Tuesday, January 23. So, He will return to work at the Monumental Stadium to prepare for the challenges that come in the Viña del Mar 2024 Cup, facing Everton and Independiente del Valle.

Before the roulette players, the commitment is agreed for Saturday, January 27, starting at 9:00 p.m. For its part, the duel against the Ecuadorians is set for Saturday, February 3 at 9:00 p.m., both at the Sausalito Stadium in Viña del Mar.