After a difficult year in which he lost his father, the Argentine coach Pedro Troglio is happy for title 32 of Olympics. But you’re already thinking Liga Alajuelense, this Wednesday ‘s rival in the semifinals of CONCACAF League.
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The white strategist spoke about the championship won in Apertura 2020, about how he felt when Justin Arboleda marked in Yankel also the hegemony that was shaken from Motagua.
He also talked about his future and about the group he managed to form in the meringue since his arrival in June 2019.
He came to Honduras to lift the title …
Well, grace was given to God. The truth is that this was very difficult, we were close to achieving it undefeated, but we got the title. We are having a good campaign and now we are going with all enthusiasm against Alajuelense on Wednesday.
Did Arboleda’s goal take them away under pressure?
We were calm in the first half. In the second half, as in the first 15 minutes, they did not arrive, but they had the ball and with Yustin’s goal I played calmer and more relaxed.
Is that how he felt?
A relief, because the difference of three goals is much more difficult than two. One goal always leaves you in the game, three are gone. We managed to take it and we won again.
What does this championship taste considering what you have experienced on a personal level?
Very strong for Diego (Maradona) and for my father who lost them this year (2020), for my mother who is far away, my children who are far away. My wife is here, she’s dealing with everything I’ve struggled with, an impressive team that has endured playing every three days in an incredible way.
Does this medal have anything special?
Everyone has something special, whether it’s the World Cup or the local one. Every trophy won has an inexplicable feeling and is filled in the best places.
How did you feel when they carried you in their arms?
The reward of a team that has given me so much and that I am grateful for representing me on the field as I want.
Portillo says he’s like a father who takes care of them …
I love them as a child, I try to make sure all I have to tell them is in private. You don’t show anything, the boys represent me well.
His resume continues to grow. Is Pedro Troglio in Olympia for a while?
Yes, I have a contract until May. The club wants to have a meeting with us and we will see how this story continues.
Do you want to stay in the club?
Yes, I’m wonderful in Honduras. My family is happy, the truth is that I was not wrong when I agreed to come and I am very happy.
Looking back on his arrival in 2019, how much has Troglio changed?
When you start playing at this intensity and winning, your ability increases and you improve, but I must also admit that I have created a very beautiful group atmosphere. We practically played the two finals only with Hondurans from the beginning and this is already a progress for us, because the boys are growing.
Do you feel better going to Costa Rica as a champion?
Imagine if you lose the championship, you get depressed, but we get there with all the mental impulse and we hit it all.
Does it go with all the complete equipment?
Let’s see how they got there, but we’re all going for it.
Do you want to celebrate a championship twice?
Winning the CONCACAF Cup would also be a big goal, but with seriousness and responsibility we go with all our will on Wednesday.
Which player in the final does he keep?
It’s very difficult, when you play very well, it’s because you have a good team with you. But without a doubt, what happened to him because of some irregularities is Patón Mejía, today he was up to the task.
He ended Diego Vázquez’s hegemony because Motagua defeated Olimpia wherever he went …
They changed the format and the team showed that the format has nothing to do with it, the winner must do and thank the Lord that I won. The one who wins all the matches is the champion, there is no valid format.