Haedo Valdez Era Begins with Victory: 'Players Gave Everything'

Nelson Haedo Valdez began his coaching career in the top division with a decisive win, leading Libertad to victory in the "black and white" derby against rival Olimpia. The newly appointed coach analyzed the keys to the triumph, highlighting the team's absolute commitment, intensity, and rebellious spirit in overcoming adversity, including high temperatures.

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The team showed what we have been training, what we asked of them. We haven't trained much tactically yet, what we want to play, but simply the attitude, what I saw was lacking in recent times.

Valdez noted that despite limited tactical training, the squad fully grasped the core demands from the coaching staff. "The team showed what we have been training, what we asked of them. We haven't trained much tactically yet, what we want to play, but simply the attitude, what I saw was lacking in recent times," Valdez stated. He expressed pride in the team's performance from start to finish, emphasizing their effort and intensity despite the challenging weather conditions.

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The truth is that the entire coaching staff was very anxious for it to begin, because sometimes the expectation we had, the illusion we had, was very beautiful, it was very good within the group and within what we were training; but of course, when competing, one doesn't know what can happen, what can come out, moreover, it's my first game and I can only give my thanks to the entire squad.

Reflecting on his debut, Valdez acknowledged the anticipation within the coaching staff and lauded his players' response. "The truth is that the entire coaching staff was very anxious for it to begin, because sometimes the expectation we had, the illusion we had, was very beautiful, it was very good within the group and within what we were training; but of course, when competing, one doesn't know what can happen, what can come out, moreover, it's my first game and I can only give my thanks to the entire squad," he said. He added that the players delivered the minimum expected, and with that attitude, they have much to offer.

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In summary, I think the attitude, the sacrifice, the unity, the camaraderie that the players showed on the field. I think that summarizes everything.

When asked about the central theme of the victory, Valdez underscored the human values and collective sacrifice demonstrated on the field. "In summary, I think the attitude, the sacrifice, the unity, the camaraderie that the players showed on the field. I think that summarizes everything," he explained. He pointed to specific actions, like a player coming off the bench to defend, as proof of a healthy group where no one holds back or considers themselves superior to others. "So, the unity, the humility they showed today is applaudable."

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So, the unity, the humility they showed today is applaudable.