At Atlético Nacional, they faced the situation, spoke directly to the fans, and defended their sports project
Amidst the sporting storm following their elimination from the Sudamericana and a league defeat against Millonarios, Atlético Nacional decided to face the situation...
TL;DR
- Atlético Nacional's leadership, coaching staff, and players held a joint press conference to publicly support their sports project and coach, Diego Arias.
- President Sebastián Arango acknowledged fan frustration but appealed for continued support, stating that the project is evaluated daily.
- Coach Diego Arias expressed confidence in the team's internal unity despite recent poor results.
- Captain David Ospina stated that the team's response must come on the field, focusing on local objectives.
- The club admitted to communication failures regarding rumors and pledged to improve transparency.
- Management defended the current squad as competitive, built with significant investment, and believes the project is not broken but still under construction.
- The core message to the fans is a call for unity, demanding performance while also providing support.