Jorge Almirón and Edinson Cavani Share Anticipation and Hope Ahead of Copa Libertadores Final

This Friday Jorge Almirón and Edinson Cavani spoke in advance of the Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and Fluminense that will be held this Saturday at the Maracaná and left several notable phrases. Less than 24 hours before the opening whistle, the hunches of two key men of the Xeneize.

The coach was very enthusiastic about the duel that will begin at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow and that will define the most important title on the continent: “This final is super special, because of the context, the place and the team that we represent and what we have generated in the people. I feel very proud of my coaching staff and my players and the enthusiasm we have generated. We hope to have a great game tomorrow.”

But beyond the seriousness with which he approached the match, Almirón seemed very relaxed to the point that he took the opportunity to joke about something he noticed in the reconnaissance of the stadium that he did before sitting down to chat with the press: “The field The game is in very good condition. And there is something… the seats are painted blue and yellow. A very nice stadium,” he smiled.

Regarding the type of game he expects, he did not want to confirm the formation and anticipated: ”I envision a game where we will both try to play. But, a close, tactical match, with a lot of competition. One imagines the game in a thousand ways, there are many moments in the game too, from the beginning in the euphoria we have to be strong in that. At half time there are always changes, but the team is always up to the task. We are well prepared. After the semi-final there were many days left and I can rest assured that the team is injury-free, except for (Exequiel) Zeballos, unfortunately. “Everyone arrives well and then it’s football, I hope everything aligns so that luck is on our side.”

For his part, Edinson Cavani also played in the final and there was an awkward moment at the end of the conference. The striker who played for PSG, Manchester United and Napoli, among other clubs, was asked about what he would change for taking the Olympic tour on Sunday: “The question you ask me is quite far-fetched… There is a very long road to get to here and if I had not taken that path perhaps I would not have gotten there, but I would change a lot, except the Copa América (2011) with Uruguay, I think I leave you everything I have to be able to achieve the Cup with Boca. May God grant that everything can happen tomorrow.”

The fact is that for the scorer, Saturday’s final is not just another one: “Everything that happened in my career is not something I think about so much, but rather one thinks about the present and for me it is the game of my life because of everything it implies.” . At the moment in my career, too, there are many condiments that help me to say that this is the most important game. “That way we will play it tomorrow.”

Furthermore, Cavani took the opportunity to tell how Marcos Rojo, captain of the team, is experiencing these hours, who will not be able to be present due to having been sent off in the revenge match against Palmerias for the semifinal: “Surely the emotions he feels must be terrible, he is accompanying us just as Always, there is a spectacular group, Marcos always leaves his mark in each game when it is his turn to play or not, and that is how we live it, all united and together. That is one of the virtues of this team. There is a spectacular group of people and if we are here today it is because of that.”

Jorge Almirón’s definitions

“We try to abstain from everything a little because we have to be focused for tomorrow’s game. But, it becomes impossible because of social networks and the families who are here.”

“(About the acts of violence) I feel pain, sadness and concern, a little also for our families. Many Argentines come here on vacation, it is a wonderful country, I think they are two strong fans. The people of Argentina come to cheer for their team, it is the largest mobilization in history and they come to cheer for their club and that is represented in the streets. I know that violence is not the feeling of all people. Tomorrow’s game will be incredible in a spectacular setting and people will understand that. Let’s hope nothing else happens, hopefully it will be a party beyond the result.”

“The team arrives at the best moment, consolidated in the idea of ​​the game. Since I arrived in April, it has grown a lot and I think it is the best time. Let’s hope it’s given to us. “It would be great if with the Argentine team as world champions, the most representative team of Argentina wins the Libertadores.”

“I have several promises. “I am a man of faith, but the best thing is preparation.”

Edinson Cavani’s phrases

“What is happening with all the people who have made a sacrifice to come speaks for itself. It motivates us because all those people have risked a lot of their lives and families to be at this very special moment. I think we are all aware of that. We will give it the importance that everything we are experiencing carries.”

“(About the acts of violence) One feels a little sad today that everything is much more advanced and people who have grown at a social level and that these things still happen… Even security, which is important for a show like this and that these things happen with a little sadness. Let’s hope that nothing more happens and that there will be a party tomorrow.”

“It is normal for my children to absorb what you feel, Boca is a world that catches you, it is fantastic, when you are outside you imagine it but when you get here and experience it it is something that springs up and comes from within you, that is why they They sing and go to the stadium and enjoy it. but in the car I was thinking about it and during this time I had to experience good and other emotions and it seems that one has been here for a long time and when you ask yourself why the answer is the people, the world mouth. It doesn’t surprise me because when everyone tells you that, you automatically assimilate it. At that point, everything you experience in my house is because you feel it and the club makes you experience it that way.”

“The kids in the club know perfectly well where they are because they were trained here and here history demands you to fight and win things. They know the importance of this match. I can convey to you that without sacrifice or dedication everything becomes more difficult. You are there to give your all and support your teammate, and then the boys have already shown that they have what it takes to play on this team. I don’t have any doubts about my teammates.”

“A match like tomorrow’s will be defined in details.”

2023-11-03 22:29:00
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