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Iván Román defends Javier Correa after criticism: “People should talk about his goals”
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Iván Román defends Javier Correa after criticism: “People should talk about his goals”

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

Interview Named sources In the courts
  • Colo-Colo defender Iván Román said attention should focus on Javier Correa’s performances rather than controversies outside the sport.
  • Correa faces a disciplinary hearing over a vulgar celebration and could receive another suspension after an earlier punishment for comments about referee Nicolás Gamboa.
  • Román said Colo-Colo’s 16-point lead is important but warned that many matches remain, while praising veteran Arturo Vidal’s influence.

Iván Román wants the conversation around Javier Correa to return to football. The Colo-Colo defender defended his teammate ahead of a disciplinary hearing over the Argentine’s vulgar celebration during the previous Superclásico.

It is annoying when people talk so much about things that are outside sport. I think they should talk more about what happens on the field, the team’s performance and Javier’s own form, because he has just scored two goals.

— Iván RománHe defended Javier Correa against criticism over the forward’s disciplinary case.

“It is annoying when people talk so much about things that are outside sport. I think they should talk more about what happens on the field, the team’s performance and Javier’s own form, because he has just scored two goals,” Román told Cooperativa Deportes.

Correa risks another punishment after receiving a sanction several months ago for remarks directed at referee Nicolás Gamboa. Román said he hoped the matter would pass quickly and that Correa would avoid a ban. “I hope nothing happens so he can keep playing. I also do not want to get into issues between clubs and the federation, but I hope he is not punished and that this passes quickly,” he said.

I hope nothing happens so he can keep playing. I also do not want to get into issues between clubs and the federation, but I hope he is not punished and that this passes quickly.

— Iván RománHe expressed hope that Correa would avoid a suspension.

Román also praised Colo-Colo’s current form, while insisting that the squad must avoid distractions and keep pursuing wins. The team holds a 16-point advantage over Universidad de Chile and Universidad Católica, but he said the lead did not guarantee the title. “It is an important advantage, but there are still many matches and points to play for. We have to take it weekend by weekend and play each match like a final to achieve the goal of becoming champions,” he said.

It is an important advantage, but there are still many matches and points to play for. We have to take it weekend by weekend and play each match like a final to achieve the goal of becoming champions.

— Iván RománHe played down the significance of Colo-Colo’s 16-point lead.

The defender singled out Arturo Vidal as an example for younger players. “It is easier with him. Arturo has a lot of experience, he helps you and advises you. He is playing at a very high level, and you see him as an example of what you can become at his age,” Román said.

It is easier with him. Arturo has a lot of experience, he helps you and advises you. He is playing at a very high level, and you see him as an example of what you can become at his age.

— Iván RománHe praised Arturo Vidal’s leadership and form.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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