04/11/2023 23:33hs.
He spoke from the bracelet. And with the heart. Sergio Romero He was not only a hero Boca in the round of 16, quarterfinal and semifinal series: the 36-year-old goalkeeper is also a reference. That is why he was anointed captain to play in the Copa Libertadores final.. And from that role he marked the way with an optimistic message forward, beyond the anger that It caused him the defeat at the Maracaná against Fluminense.
“It is difficult to explain what one feels. We played a good game. Unfortunately at the end we didn’t know how to take advantage of the extra man and they scored the goal. And when you are at a disadvantage it becomes more difficult,” analyzed Chiquito, who insisted on the “anger” that the fall generated because “we had chances and, when you have them, you stay with that feeling.”
But in the heat of the post-match, still looking that pair of gloves that saved Boca in the penalty series against Nacional, Racing and Palmeiras, Romero He sought to turn the page. Or, at least, mitigate the impact of the defeat by valuing everything his teammates did throughout the game. Libertadores.
Romero’s message thinking about the future
Romero and Advíncula on the Maracaná field (REUTERS).
“We must rescue what the team did throughout this Cup. We had a great Libertadores. We had the hope until the last moment. Now let’s continue for more. We have to understand that in football you can win or lose“But if you don’t lower your arms, that’s the way,” he sent a message that was not only addressed to the fans but also internally, so that a 1-2 does not collapse what Boca has managed to build up to this point.
Hit again on that same Maracaná grass who saw him cry inconsolably after the defeat against Germany in the 2014 World Cup, Romero also dedicated words to the extra-football protagonists of the very final: the fans who took over Rio de Janeiro. Those who suffered attacks in the previous one. On Thursday in Copacabana and hours before the game around the stadium.
And to them, then, Romero He thanked them. “I don’t know if the word is apologies, but we do have a fever for not being able to give them the Cup. The fans deserved the Copa Libertadores. They were always with us, they accompanied us and unfortunately it is football: he played on their side (for Fluminense). I take my hat off to them.”.
Boca fans received a message from Romero (REUTERS).
The goalkeeper became a reference for Jorge Almirón’s painting throughout this CL. Although the penalties made him stand out in the games, his dedication to work and his high level of professionalism transformed him into a pillar of the team within borders.. That is why Chiquito’s words have their specific weight forward.
Why Boca You will have to rehabilitate yourself and tune in to the immediate future: the Professional League Cup in which you must add points in order to get the ticket for the next CL.
Both by general table and by winning the championship he could achieve it, although in points he is far from moving to the next phase. And there is, of course, the Argentine Cupanother vehicle towards the 2024 edition.
That’s why Romero asked to build on this runner-up finish. From the bracelet. And with the heart.
2023-11-04 23:33:59
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