They presented Gabriel Milito as the new coach of Atlético Mineiro: “You have to star, play with your heart in your hand and with a lot of passion”

Gabriel Milito officially began his time at the Atlético Mineiro and the main objective of the season is clear: go as far as possible in the Libertadores Cup. The former central defender, who had interrupted his contract with Argentinos Juniors Although it was extended until 2027, he regained energy to sit on a substitute bench and already captured the fans with his philosophy as a coach.

At the presentation press conference, Gaby He received a question about what to expect in a team led by him. “The issue of the tactical system is very important to me but What interests me most is that the team has a style of play and a defined style. It’s about starring, about playing with your heart on your sleeve, playing with a lot of passion. That. The footballers know it because we are already talking about it,” he explained.

And he added about the demand that must be placed on each of the members of the squad: “Errors exist all the time in football, it is something of the game and I agree to forgive mistakes. I am not willing to forgive the footballer not giving 100%. Footballers who play well and who play one hundred percent in every game play with me. “Those who don’t keep anything.”

He also highlighted the high level of Brazilian football. “Because this club and elite football demand that. It’s not that I demand it and we have to maximize our chances if we want to win.”, argued Milito. And he closed: “The only thing I analyzed sportingly is the current squad. I liked it a lot and that’s why I’m here. I didn’t even talk about reinforcements, because I liked the squad. “I am satisfied, calm and confident with what we have,” he concluded.

The coach adds a new stage in his career as a coach, who already has spells for Estudiantes de La Plata, Independiente, O’Higgins de Chile and Argentinos. In the middle of his stop, he received multiple polls, including from teams like Peru and Chile. This Saturday, March 30, Atlético Mineiro will play the first leg of the Mineiro Championship final in front of Cruzeiro and then he will debut as a visitor against the Caracas in the Copa Libertadores.

It is worth remembering that in the maximum continental tournament it is part of Group G along with Penarol, Central Rosary and the Venezuelan team. Atlético Mineiro became a place that usually seeks Argentine coaches for its teams. Recently, in addition to Milito, they passed by there Eduardo Coudet, Jorge Sampaoli and Antonio Mohamed.