Riverclosed the regular phase of the Apertura Tournament with an unexpected 0-1 loss to Atlético Tucumán at Monumental. After the match, Eduardo Coudetdid not shy away from self-criticism after a performance that generated whistles and concern among the fans ahead of the final stretch of the first part of the year
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“It was the worst game since I've been here,” the coach said forcefully at a press conference, visibly dissatisfied with the team's performance. “It never managed to convey good feelings from the inside out. We haven't played well,” he added.
The coach took responsibility for the present soccer game and acknowledged that he has not yet succeeded in realizing his idea. “The most responsible person is me. I haven't been able to convey good things. Today, more was generated from the outside in. It's not to look good with people.We are very indebted to people today,” he said
. Coudet took responsibility for the loss to Atlético Tucumán
Along these lines, he remarked that the team is still far from the style it intends: “We have to work and try to make sure that the team plays football well. It is the primary intention.Forms are important and I haven't succeeded yet.I want it to be a team that goes hand in hand with River's history: offensive, dynamic, very tactical.
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Beyond the results that keep him in the top positions in Zone B, El Chacho admitted that the operation does not appear as smoothly as expected. “These are difficult situations to explain. The team could be looser because of the results and it seems the other way around. It's hard for us. I have to find my way around it,” he analyzed
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In addition, Coudet clarified a gesture he made to the grandstand during the match, which was interpreted as a complaint. “I apologized to see if they pushed us. I am grateful and we are indebted to people. It wasn't a complaint,” he explained.
Coudet apologized to the fans during the game
Finally, he referred to internal competition within the squad and the situation of some players: "They are all taken into account, but there is a sports competition. Today there are people who are better”. While the coaching staff tries to find the identity that it has not yet managed to consolidate, River will seek to regain its level in its next match against Carabobo in Venezuela for the South American Cup
