Percan Returns to León with Córdoba CF: "I Expect a Tight Match"
Córdoba CF striker Diego Percan prepares for an emotional reunion with his former club, Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa, in a crucial match for both teams.
By Redacción La Voz de Andalucía
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Córdoba CF striker Diego Percan is set for an emotional return to León this Saturday, where he will face his former team, Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa, in a match he anticipates will be "tight" and intense.
The Leonese attacker, who began his career at Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa before moving to Barça Atlètic and Arka Gdinya, joined Córdoba CF in the winter transfer window. Since his arrival, Percan has played 12 matches for the 'blanquiverde' team, scoring one goal, and has become an important option for coach Iván Ania in the Cordoban offense.
This Saturday's match at the Reino de León holds special significance for Percan, who expressed his excitement about "returning home." Córdoba CF approaches this fixture with high morale after securing two consecutive victories, which provides them with greater peace of mind in the middle of the standings.
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"They need to win, they are now obliged to, and I expect a tight match. I think they will try to ensure they don't make mistakes and try to take advantage of their opportunities to win the game."
Despite the defeat suffered in Granada, Percan emphasized the great equality prevailing in the league, indicating that survival is still six points away and that "nothing will be known until the final matchdays." He acknowledged that Cultural Leonesa is in a "delicate situation" as a newly promoted team, but stressed that they still have options and that "anything can happen" between now and the end of the season.
On a personal level, Percan admitted that his start at Córdoba CF was "a bit complicated" due to a previous lack of playing time, but he appreciated the trust placed in him by the coach. He expressed satisfaction with his progress and is focused on continuing to accumulate minutes and confidence to reach his best form, aware that, as a striker, goals and assists are expected.
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"Competition is something basic and key for a team to function. If there were no competition, it would always be the same and there would be no ambition. I am a person who understands competition as a way to improve and be better."
Finally, Percan highlighted the importance of internal competition for the team's good performance, viewing it as an opportunity for improvement. He stated that he strives to perform at his best in any position, whether on the right wing, where he played at Cultural, or as a center forward, his natural position, always with the goal of helping the team.