The pressure on River Plate intensified after a new fall in the Monumental Stadiumwhere the team led by Marcelo Gallardo was surpassed by Sarmiento de Junín with a marker 1-0. This result not only prolonged the negative series of the set Millionaire, which already has four consecutive defeats in the Clausura Tournament and five games lost in the last six presentations, but also complicated their position in the Annual Table, putting their access to the next tournament at risk. Copa Libertadores.
After this panorama, the millionaire coach spoke at a press conference to explain the worrying present of Núñez’s team. “We had good moments in the last games, but for different reasons we couldn’t sustain it; due to a mistake or our own mistakes. It is not the best moment, recognizing it is not wrong, it is obvious. Maybe it is even the most unrecognizable moment with what one wants from the team. In that adversity in which we find ourselves, “You have to take responsibility,” The coach commented regarding the development of the match.
“I don’t have much to tell you other than what I have been telling you lately. Take responsibility for these bad results and, consequently, keep trying. Although we are not well, the objectives remain within reach. We are going to have to make a lot of merits, but they are there. In these two remaining months of competition, there are two games left Argentine Cup y the tournamentthat you are in the fight, and the classic with Boca. I have to assimilate the moment, from my place, take responsibility, and continue. There is no other option. Until you finish registering where the shortcomings are, keep trying. There are no excuses”argued about the performance of his team.
He Doll He also emphasized the strong criticism from the fans, who said goodbye to the team under a shower of whistles: “How can I not understand the fan, I was born in this club. There is no way to reproach him. The fan has accompanied us during this time. And he has continued to encourage, the field is full every game, the fan demands and it is good that that happens, it is part of the demands of this club. I can’t blame him for anything. We have to return that support, that trust and have the ability to reverse this situation. I apologized the other time, because they don’t deserve it at this timebut in football these things happen. Today we are in bad shape, we have to bank. And we have to respond to it.”
Regarding whether a goal or a time period is set, Gallardo added: “I set goals all the time, I don’t come to live here for free. Do I have a giant back? No. Having lived what we have experienced identifies me with people. Then, the objectives… One does not come to live from the past here. I could have lived from the past in my house, enjoying life. I have no problem admitting it: I like challenges. My challenge is permanent, as a person, as a coach, and that fuels me. And that’s why This adversity does not make me give up. We must recognize that we are not well and continue. If we have the arguments, we must show them. For now, things are on the table. We will have to make other merits.”
El Muñeco also referred to his insistence to continue searching for results in order to put an end to the sporting crisis that his team is going through. “I have experienced many like this, I have to admit that I was not born always winning. I have grown up based on adversity, I have many experiences to have arguments, I know that the impact of losing games like this is enormous, especially when you have to feel represented from another place, but I come with dignity to assume the responsibility that the moment is screwed. “That I have no arguments to be able to get out of this adversity, I don’t agree with that.” he assured.
*The summary of the fall of River in the Monumental
The development of the meeting showed the difficulties of River Plate to find effective collective functioning. During the first half, the home team showed a notable lack of fluidity in their game and little ability to disturb the goal defended by Lucas Acostathat beyond the fact that he stood out every time he was forced, the Millionaire did not bother him on so many occasions. The opening of the scoring came at 29 minutes, when Iván Morales took advantage of a weak reaction from Franco Armani and scored the only goal of the game, giving the advantage to Sarmiento.
In the second half, the dynamic did not change. The formation of Marcelo Gallardo continued to exhibit inaccuracy and deficiencies in the generation of offensive situations. The frustration moved to the stands, where the fans expressed their discontent with whistles and insults directed at the team. Meanwhile, the visiting team, under the leadership of Facundo Savamaintained defensive order and managed to maintain the difference without problems in the final minutes. At the end of the game, Miguel Angel Borja He managed to convert, but the goal was disallowed for offside.
With this outcome, River was placed in fifth position in group B with 18 pointswhile Sarmiento de Junín rose to eighth place with 15 units. In the annual table, the team Marcelo Gallardo occupies third place with 49 pointswhich for now would allow him to compete in the playoffs for the Copa Libertadores. However, the possibility of being surpassed exists, since Deportivo Riestra could overtake him if he beats Platense in the meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
On the next date, River will face a commitment as a visitor against Workshops in the stadium Mario Alberto Kempes of Córdoba, on Saturday, October 18 at 22:15. For his part, the Verde will receive Velez in local condition.
