Úbeda: Boca must change their style after Vélez defeat | OneFootball

The current situation of Boca Juniors in the Torneo Apertura has once again set off alarm bells after a lackluster performance in Liniers. The team, managed by Claudio Úbeda, fell 2-1 to Vélez Sarsfield, marking their second defeat in just four matches played. Beyond the result, what worries the xeneize world the most is the lack of footballing responses, showing a lackluster version that left the team with more questions than answers looking ahead to the immediate future.

In the post-match press conference, Úbeda did not look for excuses and took responsibility for the poor level shown. “Today was not a good match. I’m concerned about the second half performance. Boca has to go out to win everywhere and play differently,” he stated firmly. The coach acknowledged that the tactical plan was overwhelmed by the home team’s approach, admitting that, although they knew Vélez would try to stretch the lines, the «Fortín» forwards managed to attack the defense with a speed they could not neutralize.

Aware of the unrest caused by inconsistency among the fans, the coach was categorical when referring to the relationship with the stands. “The relationship with the fans is rebuilt by winning, by showing attitude,” he affirmed, emphasizing that the only solution for the current situation is to recover the spirit from the end of last year, when the team strung together consecutive victories. For the coach, the key is to become strong at home in the next match to reverse the negative trend.

Despite the tough moment, the coach ended his remarks with a message of optimism, trying to bring calm to a squad that feels the pressure of constant expectations. “We have the obligation to be better, but we’re only at the beginning of the tournament and we have full confidence that we can turn this situation around. The team will move forward,” concluded Úbeda, stressing that the margin for error has narrowed, but there is still a long way to go in the championship.

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