University of Sports | Jorge Fossati: the present of the cream squad, Andy Polo’s injury and the analysis of Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | Sports | FOOTBALL-PERUVIAN

After the draw (0-0) against Deportivo Garcilaso, on date 10 of the 2023 Opening Tournament, University of Sports works on what will be his debut for the South American Cup. And it is that the rival of the ‘merengue’ cast will be nothing less than Gymnastics and Fencing of La Plata, Argentine squad that will seek to win this Wednesday at the Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium. Of course, the cast of Ate is aware that it has the tools to face a tough rival. This was announced by Jorge Fossati, DT of the cream team, who pointed out that the present of the La Plata team continues. Also, he talked about Andy Polo and the possibility that he starts as a starter in the match against ‘Lobo’.

“Football and emotionally we arrived very strong. From a physical point of view, not so much because having made the effort in Cusco (because of the expulsion) was a really important wear. We have tried to recover. I saw them well yesterday, but we have been careful in training. They look very recovered”, were the first words of the Uruguayan strategist to the media.

Asked about the presence of Andy Polo for the duel before Gymnastics and Fencing of La Plata, Jorge Fossati He pointed out that the player already trains with the rest of his teammates. He even assured that, in case of not presenting any surprises, the national striker “it will be in order without problems”.

In the same way, the DT ‘merengue’ spoke about the style of play that he will use against Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata. Likewise, he pointed out that this can change, depending on the rival: “Sometimes, as happened to us in the previous game, the desire and feeling good make them forget to take a break. I think that this was an issue in the first half (in Cusco) that did not allow us to finish it logically, but these are things that are managed from the strategy”.

“There is no team in the world that can press 100% of the game at a high level, there isn’t. We will try from the outside, but especially the intelligence and experience of some players must manage these times to be able to be physically whole for 90 minutes.”, he added.

Jorge Fossati testified before the duel against Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata. (Video: Wilmer Robles)

Fossati’s analysis of Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata

Jorge Fossati He is one of those technicians who does not miss a single detail of his rival. And it is that his extensive experience has allowed him to face great teams from South America, as is the case with ‘El Lobo’. For this reason, the strategist hopes to apply this knowledge as a basis for his guidance prior to the match against the Argentine squad.

“The tactical system is a part of other aspects that must be taken into account, but it is not essential. There is no magical system, so we use that system where we think we can feel comfortable. My preference does not mean that it cannot be changed according to alternatives or moments”, pointed out the ‘merengue’ coach.

Of course, the experienced 70-year-old DT assured that the ‘U’ is a difficult rival for the other members of his group in the Copa Sudamericana. “In the last game they did badly playing as a visitor. At home, in their last game they beat Estudiantes, which is the La Plata classic. If they won it, it is because they have qualities. Argentine teams are generally cupbearers by tradition. I know the gymnastics court, I have played several times. It is a difficult group, but the ‘U’ is hard for anyone”, he sentenced.

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