Gustavo Quinteros commented on the direct red card that Leonardo Gil received, who was sent off by Cristian Garay before the end of the first half, after an elbow
After the goalless equality that marked the match between Colo Colo and Universidad Católica at the Santa Laura Stadium, the Colocolino strategist, Gustavo Quinteros, faced the media, who asked him about some footballers who were starters in the duel against UC , especially by Leonardo Gil, who was sent off at the end of the first half.
The coach of the Albo cast valued the point achieved from Plaza Chacabuco, especially for the great effort that it meant to the cast of Pedrero be with one less player throughout the second half. Thus, and after a brief analysis of the game, Quinteros gave way to evaluate some of the personal performances of his team.
Gustavo Quinteros was critical of the expulsion of Leonardo Gil
Colo Colo was the dominator of the actions, in fact the most dangerous plays had been generated in the first minutes and controlled both the midfield and the opponent’s attack, but everything changed after 45 minutes with the direct red card that Gil received.
Consulted about this action, the Argentine strategist was clear in mentioning that “I didn’t see it, they told me it was for yellow, that it wasn’t for red, but it doesn’t surprise me. I did not see it, I did not say anything to Colo, they told me that he opens his arm and the player tries to go to the ball and collides with his arm, we have to see what the intention is ”.
But, that was not all, since after these statements, the coach who lifted the 2022 champion title went further and again dared to criticize the referee’s decisions. “I’m not surprised that a player has been expelled from us”launched Quinteros.
Flowers for Damián Pizarro and tranquility for Daniel Gutiérrez
To the above, Quinteros also had a moment to talk about the performance of Damián Pizarro, a footballer who earned the starting position after competing against Darío Lezcano and Leandro Benegas.
“Excellent, I’m surprised because he’s an 18-year-old boy who still has a lot to learn, but he shows that he’s ready to playthat out there what is difficult for him is to keep up ”, he mentioned.
Quickly, the trans-Andean remembered one of his former directors as Pablo Solari. “It reminds me of Solari because he gets tired, makes the effort and has a hard time, but when he has that possibility and continues to maintain that power and mobility going to be a major playerQuinteros said.
Another point he emphasized was the peace of mind about Daniel Gutiérrez and Matías de los Santos thinking about the duel they will face on Wednesday against Monagas for the Copa Libertadores. “Daniel told me that he had not been pulling or poking himHe told me that it was tightened so I hope he recovers. matias de Los Santos felt good I hope we can have both available Wednesday,” he said.
on that same point took advantage of highlighting the team’s performance after being at a numerical disadvantage on the playing field, where he said he was satisfied with the performance. Of course, he explained that in the second period the Cacique had to maintain more position on the ball.
Now, Gustavo Quinteros and company will focus on the match against Monagas. Said commitment will be held this Wednesday, April 19 from 9:00 p.m. at the Monumental Stadium and is valid for the second date of Group F of the Copa Libertadores.
