Franco Fragapane Discusses Unión’s Progress After Draw Against Cruzeiro

Santa Fe, Argentina – Franco Fragapane, a key player for Unión, shared his thoughts following the team’s 0-0 draw against Cruzeiro at Mineirao. The match concluded a disappointing Copa Sudamericana for Unión, in which they collected only four points against the same opponent.

Fragapane emphasized the team’s improvement, stating, “It’s a team that plays very well. We were down to ten men, but you could see on the pitch that the team is getting better.” He expressed his commitment to aiding the team, noting, “I try to help the team; sometimes I do well, sometimes I don’t. It was a good match for us. With hard work and sacrifice, we will move forward.”

The offensive midfielder reflected on his initial struggles in match play, saying, “At first, it was tough not playing regularly. Now that I’m finding my rhythm, I feel better. With a good preseason, we will become a tough team.” He also remarked on the adjustment from playing in different leagues, acknowledging, “Coming from another football culture, like in the United States, can be difficult. The confidence from the coach and the group helps a lot.”

Before boarding a flight back to Santa Fe, Fragapane commented on the departure of Kily González, saying, “It hurt us because he brought many of us here. He was a very positive person. Football is like that; with Leo, the team feels more stable as he knows the club and how to manage the situation.”

These insights from Fragapane highlight the team’s resilience and aspirations for the upcoming semester.