The defeat at the Bombonera was another heavy blow for Nuñez The worst Super Clásico for River under the technical direction of Marcelo Gallardo. It was one of those downfalls that generally have consequences and which also left a feeling that if the situation did not change immediately, there might be a purge in the team.
Multiple matches (9 of last 11 matches) Losing in just two months left the players exposed and trapped. They are, after all, the ones who get on the field, apart from the decisions that the coach might question. Not only did they not rise to the level of football or represent the Red Squad, but they did not have the necessary spirit to at least show rebellion and try to change this ugly situation.
“It was complete nonsense,” he said brusquely. “We were not up to the mark. Mentally, we left a lot to be desired. We have to take responsibility, and raise our hands. We are stuck in a hole that we cannot get out of. We apologize to people, we are more than just debt. We have to put our eggs on the table.” Lucas Martinez Quarta. He released a phrase that could sum up the moment River is experiencing. “We need men,” he said.
The defender was not the only one who spoke. They did that too Franco Armani, Juanfer Quintero, and Gonzalo Montiel. They are four references and heroes of Madrid. This was no coincidence. It’s not often that River players make statements when leaving the locker room (They take notes on the field only after the matches are over.) It’s as if they were told or felt that they had to take charge.
“No one wants to lose a classic match,” Juanfer said. “We have hit rock bottom. We are taking responsibility. We are not up to the situation or River’s history.” Gonzalo Montiel added: “We apologize and take responsibility for this matter. We all have to come out together.” Franco Armani continued: “Once and for all we have to get out of this situation and add three at a time. We have to raise our heads. The only thing we get out of it is work.”
At the end of the year, a final evaluation will be conducted and how to purify and restructure the campus will be determined.. Players whose contracts have expired will not be renewed. These are cases Federico Gattoni, Miguel Borja and the historical Enzo Perez, Ignacio Fernandez, Milton Casco and Gonzalo Martinez. Others will be sought for transfers such as Paulo Diaz, Fabricio Bustos and Sebastian Boselli.
At the same time, more photography will be given to children who appear and Conscious consolidations will be made: major players in key and specific positions.
The thing is that Many of the players who are leaving are not playing. This means that they are not the ones who lose in every match. So many will wonder How can Gallardo reverse this situation considering that he is the one who created this team? After three repo markets in which there were millions of dollars in investments. But the club is confident in Monico’s ability to change history, and they made this known through the support they gave him last week when they announced the renewal of his contract.
Likewise, to talk about which players are still around and who aren’t, the football year still needs to end. Before the evaluation, there is still one match remaining, against Velez in Liniers, which will be decisive, because River will not only play for the qualification to the 2026 Libertadores Cup, which depends not only on Gallardo’s team, but also on the final league qualifiers.
The thing is, Just as you can enter and then become champion, you can also be disqualified if you lose to the Barros Schelotto Twins.Who are waiting for this match with knives and forks.
now, How can this river become a hero? Only the level of Argentine football and the organization of its tournaments can open doors for him. It also happens that the only way for the millionaire to enter the 2026 Copa Libertadores in his own right is to lift the final league trophy.
The players know this and that is why they also pointed out this situation. The defender said: “We have a match with the Phillies, we have the playoffs and we have to be champions. We know that we have to win the next match and we have to be champions. We will prepare for that.” Quintero confirmed: “TWe have a chance, and I hope we win. And when we become heroes, don’t say anything.“.
It seems like a lot, given the current context, but this is football and River, regardless of the future of the players in his team, needs to hit the table so he doesn’t end up hitting the ground running.
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