Merino emphasized the importance of teamwork and playing one's role to the best of one's ability. He stated that the team's mentality is focused on helping the team win, rather than trying to be the main focus.

Merino reflected on the team's strong start to the season, saying it has been an "amazing" beginning. However, he emphasized that the most important aspect is how the season ends, rather than how it begins.

Merino concluded by expressing the team's confidence and readiness to approach the long journey ahead, giving their best effort to achieve success.