Coudet blasts after River v Aldosivi: ‘Don’t fool people’, ‘Vietnam’ | OneFootball

Eduardo Coudet usually doesn’t mince words, and this Saturday, after River’s 3-1 win over Aldosivi, was no exception. With the game’s emotional roller coaster still in full swing and annoyed after seeing a headline in the locker room claiming the team “didn’t impress,” Chacho spoke at length about this stage of the process and delivered a positive message.

“They want to convince people that River aren’t playing well. With all the difficulties we have, we keep winning. Since we arrived, how much is the improvement being evaluated? Because they’re the same players,” the coach roared, and added: “Don’t let them fool the people. It seems that for us to play well we have to tick every single box. I ask the fans to enjoy winning because when we arrived, the situation was pretty damn rough.”

“I had just walked in, the TV was on, and it said, ‘River didn’t impress’… Let’s be realistic about what we can produce. In this context, we never impress, the others always impress much more, and what I do have clear is the fans’ message. That’s why I say I know where we’re going and how we want to play. In the meantime, we have to keep winning with what we can play right now, and we’ll get to where we want to be, I have no doubt,” he stated.

“Today we had 23 shots, scored three goals, and had 72 percent possession on a pitch that isn’t in good condition. Do you really think there hasn’t been an improvement in the team? How is that evaluated? Because the players are the same. I want to highlight the positive message, because we’re also facing difficulties and dealing with them,” he stressed confidently.

“Aldosivi equalize, you’re at the Monumental, you have to win, and if you look at it, River kept the ball on the ground and in the end we pushed through. I think we need to defend ourselves a little more. So then, ‘River didn’t impress’… We deserved to win, we scored goals, for several matches now we’ve been getting plenty of shots off and controlling the ball. That’s a good sign,” he said emphatically.

In addition, the coach referred several times to the role of the crowd, which today knew both how to applaud and how to criticize: “What the fans have done has been very important for us. They’ve been backing us, and we’ve been turning situations around. This is a process. You saw what this was and what it is today. I know where we’re going, but I also know where we came from. We’re going to keep playing better and better, getting players back, regaining levels.”

“Was River the clear winner today? I think so. The frustration is, ‘damn, the first time they get near us, it’s a goal.’ We can give more, improve, satisfy our fans much more, and they always expect something different. Do you think a team can become that in a month and a half? We’re winning, and with the difficulties we have, hopefully we can keep winning,” he added.

Lastly, he summed up how he feels about the previous spell and his relationship with the fans: “This was Vietnam. Marcelo (Gallardo) had to leave, and who’s going to question him as a coach, when it’s clear he’s the most successful manager in the club’s history. When the dynamic turns negative, sometimes you just can’t find the solution. I think what’s happening to us is incredibly fast, winning so many games after such a complex period. To really know this club, the San Martín stand has to have applauded you — and also cursed you out big time.”

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