😱He held nothing back: Astrada slams Ramón Díaz and backs Gallardo | OneFootball

The atmosphere in Núñez is heated despite the recent victory in the Copa Argentina. Leonardo Astrada, a symbol and former coach of River Plate, launched a harsh criticism against Ramón Díaz following a controversial post by the Riojan on social media. The "Jefe" interpreted the post as an untimely candidacy by Ramón just when Marcelo Gallardo's tenure is going through its most delicate moment.

A Post That Lit the Fuse

The controversy arose from an image of Ramón with the phrase: "Winning is the only option... what matters is the next match." For Astrada, these words, published after the defeats against Tigre and Argentinos Juniors, were an attempt at destabilization. "When someone is wobbling, you shouldn't knock them down. I'm more of a Gallardo supporter than ever," the former captain stated on ESPN, visibly upset by what he considered a lack of ethics.

Emiliano Díaz's Defense

In response to the uproar, Emiliano Díaz, Ramón's son and assistant, came forward to clarify that the account is managed by a Brazilian company and denied any intention to harm the "Muñeco." "It hurt me that Leo doubted me; we are River fans and want the team to do well," he explained. Although the misunderstanding was cleared up on air, the tension reflects the fragility of a River that, if it doesn't improve against Vélez on Sunday, will see its internal crisis deepen.

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