José Manuel de la Torre, coach of Santos Laguna, commented at the end of the game that his team won 2-0 against Chivas, that the objective of adding three points was achieved, and that it gave playing time to those who needed minutes to get into rhythm.
He pointed out that this game has given opportunities to players who need to play.
"It is part of what we are looking for, internal competition, having the highest possible level, it helps us grow. The beginnings are difficult because of what is seen of the opponents, the unknown of what we are going to face even though we know the rivals, knowing how we are going to react".
"It is always complicated, but our team has looked good, that gives us the security that we are going in the right direction, for now we are walking step by step".
Regarding the key part of the match, he admitted that it changed due to the adjustments that were made.
"It is part of what we were looking for, regardless of how tough the game was, that the players who had the opportunity to play would give their best effort, get into rhythm, and it was not easy against a dynamic team that will always demand".
He indicated that the changes gave another perspective, another weight to the team, after lacking intensity in all sectors in the first half. "The team is characterized by being intense and dynamic".
Regarding the performance of goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo, the Santos coach said: "He is doing well as we expected, like other players who have done well in the lineup".
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