The key figure of the Millionaire analyzed the team's current situation, criticized the excessive pressure, and stated that Muñeco Gallardo 'couldn't find a solution for the team'
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River is going through one of the most delicate moments in recent years. The team has been accumulating defeats, can't find consistency, and is facing an internal and external atmosphere marked by impatience. In its last 12 matches, it managed just two victories and lost nine times, a streak that has set off all the alarms in Núñez. The defeats in decisive stages (the elimination against Palmeiras in Copa Libertadores, the penalty shootout loss to Independiente Rivadavia in the semifinals of Copa Argentina, and the 2-0 defeat in the Superclásico against Boca) have deepened the sense of football disorientation and general weariness.
In this context, Javier Saviola offered a critical perspective on River's current situation and drew a parallel with the delicate situation of a South American national team. "Unfortunately, River is like Chile," he said during a talk organized by Fundación FC Barcelona.
Saviola comparó el mal momento de River con Chile
Saviola delved deeper into his analysis of Marcelo Gallardo, stating that the coach "couldn't find a solution for the team." However, he emphasized his stature and career: "He has become one of the greatest coaches in history. He's among the top three or four. At big clubs, patience is very limited and people want immediate results. River is one of the most demanding in the world and, when objectives aren't met, the fans get tired."
The former striker also compared the Millonario's situation with that of its classic rival after the last Superclásico. "River lost it and that leaves a mark. Boca had a year that maybe wasn't so good, but now it seems like the best. It saved the year. They couldn't find the team, but with this result, everything is happiness," he pointed out, reflecting how a single match can change the narrative of a season.
Conejito's analysis exposes the turbulent moment River is experiencing, a club accustomed to the highest demands and that today is paying the price for a performance far from what was expected.
