Esteban Solari feels backed by Pumas after draw with Cruz Azul
Pumas manager Esteban Solari discusses the team's commitment despite a 3-3 draw against Cruz Azul and the impact of Cesar Huerta's red card.
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Following a 3-3 draw against Cruz Azul, Pumas head coach Esteban Solari affirmed that he feels fully supported by his players during this challenging phase for the club.
Honestly yes, I feel backed. I think today the players on the pitch showed more than that; the most important thing is not whether they back me, but that they believe in what we are building, and that despite the difficulties, the team went out to win the match. Esteban Solari
Despite praising the team's performance, the manager accepted that there are areas needing improvement, specifically regarding discipline. He noted that conceding penalties, picking up red cards, and making individual errors frequently compromise their game plans.
Solari also addressed the performance of Cesar Huerta, who was sent off during the match. The manager praised his efforts but acknowledged that his dismissal was a turning point.
Chino played a great match; he looked connected, he was providing assists, he scored, he was in an excellent moment, and well, two yellow cards in a short time and it was over. It changed the match completely and that is the unexpected nature of football, things you don't plan for, and it affected us because it's not just missing a player, it's missing him. Esteban Solari