Dagatti erupts: stern warning after Estudiantes’ Tucumán fiasco | OneFootball

The current situation of Estudiantes de Río Cuarto in their return to the top tier of Argentine football is going through its most critical moment. After a resounding 4-0 defeat against Atlético Tucumán, the Cordoba team extended their negative streak: they have yet to win in the First Division, accumulating four losses and one draw in five matches. The lack of footballing responses at the Monumental José Fierro heated up the spirits of the management, who did not hesitate to publicly express their displeasure.

Alicio Dagatti, president of the institution, used his social media to vent his frustration over what he described as "the toughest defeat in his 12 years of management." Through a strong message on Instagram, the leader issued a stern warning to the professional squad, asserting that in this category, results determine the club's future and stating that commitment to the jersey "is non-negotiable." The post, which ended with a blunt "no words," made it clear that patience is beginning to run out internally.

Despite the tense atmosphere, the figure of Iván Delfino remains, for now, supported by the weight of recent history. The coach was the architect of the historic return of the "León" to the First Division after four decades of absence, which gives him a greater margin of trust than any other process. However, the start of the 2026 Apertura Tournament has put his tenure under scrutiny; although he has the backing of the board of directors, the team urgently needs to secure three points to avoid being compromised in the fight for permanence.

On the other hand, the match was a vital relief for Atlético Tucumán. The "Decano" took advantage of the weaknesses of the Río Cuarto team to achieve their first victory in the championship and move up from the bottom of Zone B. While the Tucumán team celebrates the relief of the three points, in Río Cuarto, the concern grows, and the next match looms as a true final to determine the direction of the sports project.

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