NA – Corinthians coach, Ramón Díaz, expressed his optimism in the preview of the match against Racing for the semifinal of the Copa Sudamericana that will be played tomorrow, Thursday, where he highlighted the importance of playing at home and assured that his
The team will look for victory in the first leg: “There are two games that have to be played. But in
our house, we want to win.”
The context is not favorable for the Brazilian team, which is going through a difficult time after being eliminated from the Brazilian Cup against Flamengo and is fighting to avoid relegation in the Brasileirao.
However, Díaz is confident that the team can overcome adversity and take advantage of its home field: “If the team remains calm and continues to have that pressure, we will have chances,” the Argentine coach added at a press conference, insisting on the importance of controlling the pace of play.
For its part, Racing arrives in better shape after its recent 4-3 victory over Defensa y Justicia in the Professional League, where the Argentine team has less physical wear and tear, which could work in its favor. However, Ramón does not underestimate his rivals and recognized the challenge of facing the “Academy” in a direct elimination series: “We know that they are two decisive games.”
Regarding strategy, Díaz hinted that his team will play an offensive game, with the aim of gaining an advantage that will allow them to calmly reach the second leg in Avellaneda.
Despite the criticism received after the elimination in the Brazilian Cup, Ramón and his coaching staff, led by his son Emiliano, remain focused on achieving a good result in the Sudamericana.
