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Midfielder Tobías Andrada, one of River Plate’s standout performers in the win over Atlético Tucumán, explained the reasons behind his substitution. The young midfielder chose to prioritize the team’s overall performance over his personal desire to stay on the pitch.

Teamwork above individual performance

Andrada revealed that he was dealing with a physical issue and decided to make way for a teammate in top condition. "I had some discomfort and I preferred to ask to come off rather than keep going at half speed, for the good of the team," the midfielder explained after the match in northern Argentina.

Praise for River’s attacking build-up

The midfielder also spoke about the fluidity of River’s play in midfield and highlighted the quality of the players alongside him. "It’s easy to play with them (Thiago Almada and Ángel Correa). You give them the ball and they do their thing," the youngster concluded.

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