Six months after his arrival at the Atlético Nacional technical committee, Francisco Maturana is confident that the purslane team can achieve that leap in quality that means winning the League after five years of drought. ‘Pacho’ spoke with FUTBOLRED, where he analyzed the future of the purslane team, of Colombian soccer and that leadership function within one of the largest clubs in Colombia.
“Nacional is a team that has a great perfume, a leadership that is doing its best, they have a coach who knows the environment, there are excited players, so with respect, they will fight to give the fans the best,” he said. the chocoan coach.
Regarding the question about whether he remains a member of that technical committee, the strategist stated that “so far, I’m still there.” Dispelling the rumors that were going around about his role in the Antioquia team.
Analyzing what is coming for Colombia in international competitions and the level of the championship that will start next weekend, Maturana said that “the Colombian tournament does not have a great level, but it is attractive and exciting, there are four very important teams and hopefully they can demonstrate hierarchy in international tournaments, to know where we are”.
Finally, he spoke about this motivational issue that has had an impact on Nacional’s professional squad and that many players have highlighted in different attentions given to the media. “I have learned that motivation is individual, I can’t go out and give them a speech because each one has their needs and possibilities as you get to know them. Without knowing them you cannot go out and say anything, first you have to recognize them well”.
Juan Camilo Alvarez Serrano
FUTBOLRED Correspondent
Medellin
En Twitter: @juanchoserran8
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