Oriente Petrolero finalizes squad details for Nacional Potosí clash amid transfer market activity
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Oriente Petrolero is preparing to host Nacional Potosí in the upcoming league match.
- The club is active in the transfer market, with Haitian player Jairo Jean close to signing, while goalkeeper Jimmy Roca will not join the team.
- Players Francisco López and Franz Gonzales expressed confidence and commitment to the team's goals for the second half of the season.
Oriente Petrolero is finalizing preparations for their upcoming match against Nacional Potosí, with ongoing activity in the player transfer market. Goalkeeper Jimmy Roca will not be joining the team after failing to reach an agreement, but Haitian forward Jairo Jean is reportedly close to signing, pending final details.
I prepared a lot during these holidays. When I found out about Oriente, I focused on arriving well to be able to help the team. They welcomed me very well and that made my debut easier.
In terms of the squad, Alejandro Torres is dealing with a physical issue and is training separately, making Joel Bernal the likely choice to start in goal against Nacional Potosí. The team is focused on the second half of the season, aiming for continued improvement.
Recent signing Francisco López and midfielder Franz Gonzales shared their optimism in a press conference. López, who prepared intensely during his time off, expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and his eagerness to play at home. "We are anxious to play at home and hopefully it will be a positive match for us," he stated.
I know the magnitude of this team and the people who support it. We are anxious to play at home and hopefully it will be a positive match for us.
Gonzales emphasized the team's commitment and drive, vowing to give their all in every game. "We have shown that we are a committed team. We will give our lives in every match and aim for the highest," he concluded, reflecting the squad's determination.
We have shown that we are a committed team. We will give our lives in every match and aim for the highest.
Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.