Cerro Porteño returns to training with Francisco Arce at the helm

Cerro Porteño returned to training in groups with Francisco Arce leading and a squad that included several young players. "We found a group with a lot of desire," he began saying in a chat with FALG.

The presence of several young players was the subject of discussion. "Using young players is our philosophy. The board knows that and when we talked, we had already touched on the subject," he highlighted.

Regarding the future of the Apertura, Arce emphasized that Cerro will fight for the title. "For that, we need to improve our game. We suffered two injuries in the same position, but we trust that with the young players we have, we can find the performance we want," he stated.

Regarding the closed-door format, Arce acknowledged that they have to bring joy to the fans who will be at home. "We need our supporters. It is always important to feel supported, but with this arrangement, what we need to do is play well, win, and give the fans peace of mind," he mentioned.

Regarding the controversy surrounding Sergio Díaz and Mathías Villasanti, who were seen violating quarantine by playing a game, Arce revealed what he discussed with both of them. "I talked to them in a paternal tone and told them to learn from their mistakes because they have a great responsibility to their profession," he explained.

About the return to training, which took place this Wednesday, Arce provided details. "It affected some players more, but for the first day of activities, it went very well for us," he said.

Finally, he made it clear that they are working to arrive in the best possible way for the restart of the tournament. "We need consistency and for the team to maintain its style of play. There are several players who need to improve their performance so that we have a chance to fight for the title until the end," he concluded.