De Felippe's first training session with Talleres was a significant moment for the club, which has been struggling in the league. The new coach emphasized the importance of finding an equilibrium in the team's functioning, stating that "Talleres va a jugar el fútbol que puede" (Talleres will play the football that they can today). He also highlighted the need for the team to sum three points as soon as possible, saying "Tenemos que sumar tres puntos ya" (We need to sum three points now).
De Felippe's appointment comes after a disappointing spell under Jorge Sampaoli, and the new coach acknowledged that the team is currently in a difficult situation. However, he expressed his confidence in the team's potential, saying "Estoy contento con estar en esta institución. Todos sabemos el crecimiento constante que tiene" (I'm happy to be here in this institution. We all know the constant growth it has).
The new coach also emphasized the importance of the team's players taking responsibility for their actions, saying "Ellos deben hacerse cargo" (They must take charge). He also appealed to the fans, who have been critical of the team's performance in recent weeks, saying "Al hincha no le pedimos nada, le agradecemos y les pedimos que entiendan que en este momento los necesitamos" (We don't ask for anything from the fan, we thank them and ask them to understand that we need them now).
De Felippe's first match as coach of Talleres will be against San Lorenzo on Saturday, September 4, at 19:00.