Esteban Solari: Fatigue cost Pumas in draw against Tigres
Pumas head coach Esteban Solari attributed his team's inability to hold a lead against Tigres to physical exhaustion following a grueling schedule.
Pumas UNAM head coach Esteban Solari admitted that his squad struggled with physical fatigue in the final stages of their match against Tigres, which ultimately cost them a victory. Despite dominating for long stretches, the team failed to secure the three points needed for their Liguilla qualification push.
Solari pointed to a heavy schedule, specifically noting a recent game in Torreón where the team played with ten men for nearly a hundred minutes. "We didn't look like ourselves in the final 15 minutes. It's not an excuse, but a reality: our legs were heavy," the coach explained.
The Argentine manager acknowledged that Tigres leveled the score on their first clear chance of the match, after which Pumas lost their rhythm. He also took a moment to praise club legend Hugo Sánchez, highlighting his inspirational character and the importance of honoring his legacy while the current squad works to build its own history.
The draw leaves Pumas in a difficult position regarding their playoff objectives. Solari emphasized that the team must review its defensive focus and clinical finishing to ensure that future dominant performances translate into the necessary points.