“Vitamina” Sánchez praises Gabriel Ávalos and Rodney Redes after first starts

Pablo “Vitamina” Sánchez praised Gabriel Ávalos and Rodney Redes after Olimpia’s hard-fought victory over Sportivo Trinidense, highlighting the contribution both made to the team’s collective performance.

Sánchez said Ávalos gave the attack an important focal point by holding up and releasing the ball. “Gabriel Ávalos clearly showed that he is a player of real quality. He holds the ball up, he is strong, and he uses his physique very well, especially when providing support, sometimes dropping back and often moving forward,” the coach said.

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Gabriel Ávalos clearly showed that he is a player of real quality. He holds the ball up, he is strong, and he uses his physique very well, especially when providing support, sometimes dropping back and often moving forward.

He added that Ávalos became particularly effective once he controlled the ball and could play forward. “He gave us a lot,” Sánchez said.

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Rodney is an experienced player: he knows this football, he knows this league, he knows the club, he knows what it means to wear this shirt, and he is always generous when defending.

The coach also emphasized Redes’ experience and understanding of the league and the club. “Rodney is an experienced player: he knows this football, he knows this league, he knows the club, he knows what it means to wear this shirt, and he is always generous when defending,” Sánchez said. He credited Redes with having the intelligence to occupy the right place while looking for a rebound.

Sánchez said he had told Redes that the team’s system required wingers and midfielders not involved in the play to enter the penalty area because Olimpia had only one centre-forward. Redes followed that instruction and scored the goal that opened the match. “I was very, very satisfied with both of them,” the coach said.

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I was very, very satisfied with both of them.