In the lead-up to the match against Racing for the fourth round of the Torneo Clausura, Miguel Ángel Russo once again sat in front of the microphones at a press conference outside his usual routine. The last time he had done so in this format was before the debut in the tournament, a day after the presentation of Leandro Paredes, repeating a custom from his previous stints at Boca.
The coach opened the conversation by referring directly to the upcoming match: "We're doing well, working a lot. It's important for us to win. We know we're going to face a tough opponent. We've been talking a lot privately, as a group, individually. Understanding everything as these kinds of things are, it's not madness either".
Rumors about his continuity and family message
The press conference also served to dispel the rumors about his future, amid speculation that has grown in recent weeks: "At no time am I going to think about anything negative", he assured.
He also recalled the public defense his son Ignacio made in the media. "My son is going to talk about himself and about Tigre. Don't look for things where there aren't any. He has a different mindset. Yesterday I had a tough day because he underwent surgery (for the facial fracture he suffered against San Lorenzo) and I dedicated myself to him", he commented.
Injuries, Merentiel, and team formation
Russo spoke about the physical condition of Ayrton Costa, Nicolás Figal, and other players who are gradually returning to training. Regarding the situation of Miguel Merentiel, involved in a discussion after the match with Huracán, he was clear: "I talk to everyone as a group. It's not that everything is individual. The best way for everyone to understand you is as a group".
