Although he believed his team deserved to take all three points based on the flow of the match, Gabriel Milito highly valued what his players showed on Wednesday night. The coach offered a detailed analysis of the team’s performance and took the opportunity to highlight the consistency that the Rebaño has displayed throughout the tournament.
He also emphasized that the team sets no limits and is already focused on its next match against Tijuana, aiming to close the Regular Season in the best possible way and secure the top spot in the standings.
Best quotes from Gabriel Milito in the post-match press conference vs Necaxa
Match analysis
-“We played a solid match; especially in the second half, we created very clear chances to open the scoring.”
-“In my opinion, we should have won because we generated opportunities and had good stretches of play; however, we lacked the finishing touch that we usually have.”
Team identity and performance
-“The team played with its usual identity and mindset, always thinking about the opponent’s goal and creating clear chances.”
-“We expected high pressure in our build-up; even so, we handled it well. We had to play short, draw them in to create one-on-one situations, and activate our ‘9s’. We did that well within the context of the match, finding different ways to attack.”
Squad management heading into the Final Phase
-“We need to take care of our players to avoid absences, because that will be decisive in the Final Phase.”
A Final against Xolos!
-“We hope to close at home the way we want, which is by winning, to secure first place. Against Tijuana it will be a very important match, a true Final.”
-“We are fighting to finish in first place, and they are fighting to get into the top eight.”
Full confidence in Óscar Whalley
-“Oscar had little involvement; early on he was more active with his feet, and he did very well.”
-“In the end, he made a sensational save, but it doesn’t surprise me. I fully trust him because I know we have two great goalkeepers.”
Full recognition for the squad
-“There’s one match left to complete the overall balance, but we’ve been a very consistent team. We’ve earned many wins on merit, with strong footballing arguments.”
-“The behavior and performances have been very consistent; it’s all credit to the players.”
Closing the Regular Season strong ahead of the Final Phase
-“One phase ends, but this continues; one of the most important stages is coming.”
-“This first part of the tournament was also key because it gave us the points and the confidence we have today. The next match closes one competition, but it begins the decisive stage: the Final Phase.”
Competitive mindset to make history with Chivas
-“In knockout stages, there’s no second chances: it’s direct elimination, and every match is a final.”
-“My players are on the same path as always; sometimes better, sometimes not as good, but with a clear idea they know how to execute. My congratulations to them for what they’ve been doing.”
-“But this isn’t over; we want to be part of the history of this great club. We know what it takes to transcend at Chivas, and we will try to do it with our tools, as always.”
Up next, we share the full press conference:
