Gago knows the position like nobody else and decided that Aníbal Moreno is number 5 in Racing. He played it for the former Newells after two weak games by Caramelo Martínez and the Academy midfielder responded in a great way against Argentinos Juniors. However, Moreno’s first half against River disappointed. He was not fine in the distribution of the ball and a loss at the start gave the rival a chance to open the scoring. It seemed that he had the ticket but Gago benched Moreno in Racing and kept him within the team in the second half.
Fernando Gago did not modify the board. What’s more, he gave a strong message in the locker room for Avellaneda’s team to go to the front and seek equality. Aníbal had the enormous virtue of reacting and showed resilience to recover from a difficult emotional moment, after an initial stage far from expectations. In the second half, after Gago’s bench, Moreno was an important piece in Racing for the recovery and construction of the game, to the point that he was one of those who participated in the discount play. Beautiful change of front so that Hauche then sends a spicy center and Copetti scores with a header.
In the transfer market, Gago made it clear that he did not need a central midfielder. He opted for Mauricio Martínez, Aníbal Moreno and Nery Domínguez. Caramelo did not last long in the starting lineup and it was Aníbal’s turn, who naturally plays as an inside player but seeks to adapt to the midfield position. Sometimes something slow in his movements, It will be key for Moreno to improve his position at Racing de Gago. In this aspect, he was able to capture a better position against Bicho. His problem is when he is too far from the central duo and there is a gap behind his back that the opponents usually take advantage of. This was evident against River in the first part.
Moreno and the key to his slopes in Racing
In soccer, not only the central midfielder is in charge of recovering the ball. Cooperative effort is necessary to be able to get the ball as quickly as possible. In this sense, having both Miranda and Alcaraz as sides and at a high level, Moreno’s performance at Racing de Gago will grow naturally. Both Charly and Lolo bring high pressure, intensity and dynamics, fundamental qualities for the inside midfielders of any team. Thanks to his teammates, the former Leprosy footballer has greater facilities to find passing lines and more collaboration in the objective of recovering the ball.
