From Ezeiza, the coach spoke to the press after open training and touched on several issues: he claimed to have the team defined for Sunday, he referred to Pavón‘s situation and he did not get off the transfer market (if Xeneize sells a player) .
Sebastián Battagliatechnician of Boca, spoke at a press conference before the debut against Colón for the Professional League Cup and touched on various topics. Although he did not confirm the team, he assured that he has it “ready” to face Sabalero on Sunday, from 9:30 p.m., in the Bombonera. Among other things, he spoke about the situation of Cristián Pavón, who ends his contract in June, and made it clear that he defines whether he plays or not.
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Battaglia and the option of playing with a line of three in the background
“We work on a lot of situations that may arise. I don’t rule anything out, the game can change all the time and we have to be prepared for everything. The same thing happens if we need two men from the area at the same time”.
Battaglia, on whether the squad he has is enough for the Libertadores
“We are going to face all the championships that we have. We know the difficulties of the Cup because of the boys who are suspended, but we will try to be protagonists in everything. We will face it in the best way. The group is very good”.
Does Boca have a strong group?
“We are on our way to that. There is a very good competition, from players of hierarchy, with experience, mixed with boys who have a good level and are pushing so that no one stays. They all want to be and play. If we are intelligent and understand that, the group is going to be strong”.
The fight for ownership between Zeballos and Villa in Boca
“Zeballos is having great growth. He is a boy with a great future and we trust him a lot. In 2000 I also had a great summer and did not start as a starter… We have to be patient with everyone. We know that Sebastián (Villa) is a great player and he gives us chances in attack, but then each one has to support him with game-by-game performance”.
The chance that Villa and Weigandt leave Boca
“There is speculation. Let’s wait for it to be real. They are important players for the group and today we have them here. There is a lot of competition. We need everyone to be well and involved.”
Battaglia and the answer about the system that Boca will use
“Beyond the way of standing on the court, I am interested in the predisposition we have to be the protagonist, the desire to press, try to win it… Beyond the form, it is the intelligence when playing a match”.
Battaglia, on the situation of Pavón in Boca
“The decision of whether he is going to be there or not is made by me. Then he has to define his future tomorrow. I hope he has the opportunity to renew, but these are things that do not involve me. Today he is part of the squad.”
Battaglia and the possibility for the kids of Boca
“The boys have their place, and they did. They had their minutes and gave us a great hand. This year they continue to grow and show very good things. Everyone has their process, except cracks like Carlitos. It happened to me that only at 23 he was guaranteed ownership. We are very happy with what they bring to the group. They will continue to have minutes”.
The Boca pass market
“The team worked very well and I already have it in my head for this weekend. As for the market, perhaps we will have to wait until the last, there may be some possibility”.
