River Plate is preparing to face Unión de Santa Fe in a crucial match of the Professional League, while the expectation for the return of Marcelo Gallardo as technical director continues to grow.
This match is not only important for the points at stake, but also for the context in which it takes place, with a team seeking stability and an interim coach tasked with keeping the team on track. River until the arrival of the “Doll”.
The match will be held at the Estadio 15 de Abril, home of Unión de Santa Fe. River Plate arrives at this match after a series of ups and downs in the season, and with the recent departure of Martín Demichelis as coach, the situation is even more delicate.
The club’s management has been in negotiations to secure the return of Marcelo Gallardo, the most successful coach in the club’s recent history, but his signing has not yet been finalised. “El Muñeco” is an iconic figure at River Plate.
Under his leadership, the team has won numerous titles, including the Copa Libertadores twice. His possible return has generated great expectations among fans and players.However, several factors have delayed his official signing, including contractual details and the formation of his coaching staff.
Meanwhile, Marcelo Escudero, the Reserve team coach, has been appointed as interim coach. Escudero, known as “Pichi”, has the task of leading the team in training and in the match against Unión.
Interim
This situation is not ideal, but Escudero has the confidence of the management and the players to handle this transition period. The team of River has been training under the direction of Escudero, who has implemented a series of tactical adjustments to face Unión.
Defense will be a key area, especially considering the team’s recent struggles to maintain defensive solidity. Escudero has worked on strengthening the defensive line and improving coordination between players.
