08/17/2021 18:22
Clarín.com
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Updated 08/17/2021 6:29 PM
At 6:00 p.m., on time, Jorge Amor Ameal began the presentation conference of Sebastián Battaglia as the new coach of Boca, replacing Miguel Ángel Russo.
"In principle, it is until December but we hope it will be for much longer," agreed the president of the institution.
"I love colors, I've been at the club since I was little. Today we have to be from another side. For me it is a very good opportunity, we want to work and do our best so
that the team has an identity that is what we try to instill in them. the players
, as of today we begin to work on that, "began Battaglia, who led the Boca youth against Banfield and San Lorenzo when the squad was isolated after the eventful trip to Belo Horizonte.
"It is not the best of circumstances," Sebastian said of Russo's departure.
But he added: "Today I have to be at the forefront of the professional team, we are waiting for the best debut. It is a
short time
to have the idea that we want but hopefully they can grab it quickly and try what we did with the boys."
On the alternative of creating a new Boca, with more opportunities for youth, Battaglia spoke of a mix: "Making it difficult for me is the best they can do to a coach.
There is a very good mix of youth and seniors
. Now we will see who deserves to be among those who start or those who are in the bank, which is often more important. "
Come on Seba!
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- Boca Juniors (@BocaJrsOficial) August 17, 2021
"My idea is to have
a leading team
, it is what this club deserves. We must work on that, on the idea that we have been having with the boys, I think it can also be done with boys from the First Division. Having a team that proposes , start working on that. We have a lot of confidence in them, we find a very good group, "added the brand new DT.
More phrases by Battaglia
"It is an important challenge, I take it with responsibility. It is a privileged place that I have to have. The circumstances occurred in this way, with a technician with whom we had to work and he taught us many things.
I am very grateful to Miguel
And it is an opportunity to show what we think, I am also grateful for the confidence ", confided the DT.
Sebastián Battaglia took over the Boca Reserve on January 3, 2020.
The relationship with Riquelme was another of the queries made to Battaglia.
"With Román we talk continuously, the Predio is a place where football is always talked about. We know the responsibility we have but we also have to enjoy
ourselves
,
we are always talking about football
," said Sebastián.
Battaglia was also cautious about his new Boca, which will take time to give a new identity.
"This is the most important club in Argentina. You have to defend these colors to the death as we have done, the most important thing is to seek glory with this club.
But today you do not win with the shield
, you have to overcome the rival who you have in front of you doing things better, "commented Battaglia, who works with Juan Krupoviesa.
"We want to achieve several things but the most important is that it be a leading team," the new Boca coach ended up saying.
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