The Argentine debut, analyzed by Fernando Ferrara and Lucas Rey

Fernando Ferrara and Lucas Rey, coaches of Las Leonas and Los Leones respectively, spoke with AM850.com after the debut of the Argentine teams in the sixth season of the Pro League, which is being played in Santiago del Estero.

This Tuesday, December 10, Las Leonas played their first game of the season, returning to represent the country after the Paris Olympic Games. After a 2-2 draw against Germany and a 3-2 victory in shoot-outs, Fernando Ferrara commented on the match: “I am happy because we are starting to build a new process. It was difficult for the players to let go, but then the things we wanted came out. They found the goals in our best moments, and although we had chances to close the game, they tied us and luckily we were able to win the bonus point, since everything adds up.”.

In addition to the first match of the women’s team, several players made their debut with the albiceleste shirt, consecrating a dream. Among those called, 10 are the new faces, some already with Junior filming. Those who had their first minutes on Tuesday were Valentina Férola, Lourdes Pisthon and María Emilia Larsen, who also scored the first goal. “We give confidence to the new girls, we are sure of them and happy that they can make their debut and can play with fun, and that is what we saw on the field”Ferrara said.

Following Las Leonas, it was the turn of the knights. Led by Lucas Rey as the new coach with a squad that worked together throughout the Olympic process, plus the new faces, they faced England. Despite not having achieved the result they were looking for, the former Golden Lion obtained a positive balance from his players. “This is a team that has been working for more than four years, with a system that is very well-oiled and with the same team as always. We are entering a generational change, and although there are many things to adjust, we are on the right track and we are happy. It’s a start”Lucas said. The freshness that he and the new names bring to the group greatly motivates the most experienced. Players like Matías Andreotti and Lautaro Domene had their first minutes and Rey is very happy with their performance. “We are very happy with what the team showed on the field, especially those who debuted. It is very nice as a coach to see how they play and how they enjoy it”he added.

It’s time to turn the page and think about the next rivals: Netherlands in women and Ireland in men. On the Las Leonas side, Ferrara’s objective is to analyze both the match they played with Germany, as well as the one the Dutch will play this Wednesday, December 11, and “boost confidence in the girls, because they have the necessary tools and quality to play a good game.” On the side of Los Leones, Rey assures that with the Irish it will be a completely different game and “the team has to grow in intensity”.