🎙️ Strong message from Gallardo to River | OneFootball

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The Millonario coach acknowledged that his players did not have a good performance in the 0-0 draw against Godoy Cruz on Matchday 5 of the 2025 Opening Tournament of the Professional Football League (LPF).

With the victory over Independiente at the Monumental, it seemed that River Plate had found its best football rhythm, but the team led by Marcelo Gallardo was not close to that version in Mendoza, where they drew 0-0 against Godoy Cruz in the fifth matchday of the Argentine First Division tournament.

Gallardo spoke to the media in the post-match press conference and sent a strong message to the squad for the poor performance.

"There are no excuses, what we did today was not good. We were very predictable, we didn't have ferocity, aggressiveness in the offensive zone, to finish off Godoy Cruz. What was seen is what was seen, you just have to take charge, because that's the only way", analyzed the 'Muñeco'.

River Plate's coach acknowledged that he has to work more with his team: "I understand that we are at fault, we are in debt. We analyze and are aware of the demand we have. I analyze the match, I say what I see, the rest is for tomorrow at the training ground."

Additionally, Gallardo took the blame and kept the rest for the intimacy of the River Camp. "The responsibility is mine, the things we need to give more continuity to the game I communicate to the footballers, I'm not going to communicate them to you. It's my responsibility and that's it. Tomorrow I'll work with the team again", he remarked.

In the next matchday, River Plate will face Lanús on Sunday at 19:15 (Argentine time) at the Monumental Stadium.

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