“We didn’t deserve it”: Arruabarrena candid after Boca beat Lanús | OneFootball

Boca under Arruabarrena picked up another three points. Thanks to Tomás Belmonte’s goal, the Xeneize defeated Lanús in La Bombonera on matchday seven of the Clausura Tournament. They earned a key victory to climb the standings in Group A and in the overall table in the fight to qualify for the international cups. However, Rodolfo Arruabarrena was not satisfied with his team’s performance, although he highlighted that they came away with the win against a tough opponent.

Throughout the match, the blue-and-gold coach, from the touchline, showed his displeasure with several passages of play. El Granate looked more dangerous going forward and created many chances against Álvaro Montero’s goal, although they were unable to show it on the scoreboard.

During his customary press conference, El Vasco stressed the importance of getting a win at La Bombonera in the fight to reach the next stage and qualify for the next international competition, but he kept his frustration over the team’s poor display.

Arruabarrena’s words.

“The three points are important. We needed them. We didn’t deserve to win. Lanús were superior, but we also know that picking up three points while playing badly is good for us when it comes to the standings,” the coach admitted.

Along the same lines, Rodolfo Arruabarrena highlighted not only the great heart the team showed by never giving up and continuing to attack until the final second, but also the defensive work of Álvaro Montero, Lautaro Di Lollo, and Facundo Herrera.

“The team didn’t have the fluidity of other matches, but we still went after it and took risks. In the last 10 or 15 minutes, the truth is we were attacking and their counters could have hurt us. Álvaro did a great job, and both center backs were very good,” he added.

Boca’s celebration against Lanús. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

Arruabarrena confirmed that Lautaro Bianco is moving up to the first team

One of the main questions Vasco Arruabarrena will have to solve in the coming weeks is who will replace Tomás Aranda. The youngster successfully underwent surgery for a fracture of his right fibula and, although his absence was noticeable, the coach has a new Boca Predio prospect in mind: Lautaro Bianco.

Lautaro Bianco will move up to the first team. Photo: Gerónimo Marino/La Número 12.

“Lautaro will start working with us tomorrow. He’s a kid we’ve been following for a long time, like many of the reserve players. I hope he adapts well to the group, that we all help him, so that if his opportunity comes he can show what he can do—he’s one more kid. I hope to get the most out of him, just as I’ve done with Gorosito, with Camilo (Rey Domenech), with Facu (Herrera), with Leo (Flores), with all the boys. I try to make sure that whoever joins us does so to contribute, not just to make up the numbers,” he concluded.

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