You don’t mess with Costas: Racing fans warn those wanting him out | OneFootball

The atmosphere around the Juan Domingo Perón Stadium changed this Saturday. In response to the growing wave of criticism over Racing's uncertain start in the Torneo Apertura, a section of the academic supporters decided to take the initiative and "mark the field". The entrances to the Cilindro were filled with flags and messages with a resounding slogan: “With Costas, you don't mess around, he truly belongs to Racing.” The gesture aims to put a stop to the criticisms and shield the idol before the crucial clash against Argentinos Juniors.

This explicit support from the fans emerges as a necessary counterbalance to the sporting tension surrounding the first team. Although the collective performance has shown cracks and the results have not been as expected in the first matches, the genuine fan appeals to the club's core spirit. For a large part of the stands, Costas is not just a coach, but the ultimate representation of belonging and love for the colors, a factor that, according to the messages, should be above any temporary bad streak.

The message sent from the walls and fences is not only directed at the media or detractors, but also at the internal structure of the institution itself. In a football world where immediacy often devours processes, this popular "support" seeks to inject a dose of patience and stability. The intention is clear: for the squad and management to feel that the project has a guardian in the people, giving the coach renewed air to work on correcting football errors.

However, the emotional support must now be transferred to the field. The duel against the "Bicho" from La Paternal presents the ideal opportunity for the team to return that affection with a solid performance. With the support of their fans as motivation, Gustavo Costas's challenge will be to channel that positive energy to regain lost aggressiveness and demonstrate that his Racing has as much football as heart to fight for the championship.

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