Coudet's bombshells after River v Aldosivi: «This was Vietnam» and more | OneFootball

Eduardo Coudet is not usually one to mince words, and this Saturday, after River’s 3-1 win over Aldosivi, was no exception. With the match’s emotional roller coaster still underway and annoyed after seeing a headline in the dressing room claiming the team “didn’t impress,” Chacho spoke at length about where things stand in this spell and left a positive message.

“They want to convince people that River aren’t playing well. Even with the difficulties we have, we keep winning. Since we arrived, how much is the improvement being evaluated? Because they’re the same players,” the coach thundered, and added: “Don’t let them fool the people. It seems like for us to play well we have to tick every single box. I ask the fans to enjoy winning, because when we arrived the situation was pretty fucked up.”

“I had just walked in, the TV was on, and it said ‘River didn’t impress’... Let’s be realistic about what we can produce. In this context, we never impress; everyone else impresses much more, and what I’m clear about is the fans’ message. That’s why I say I know where we’re going and how we want to play. In the meantime, we have to keep winning with what we can produce, and we’ll get to what we want, I have no doubt,” he said.

“Today we had 23 shots on goal, scored three times, and had 72 percent possession on a pitch that isn’t in good condition. Do you really think there’s no improvement in the team? How is that evaluated? Because the players are the same. I want to highlight the positive message, because we also face difficulties and we solve them,” he stressed confidently.

“Aldosivi equalize, you’re at the Monumental, you have to win, and if you look at it, River kept the ball on the ground and in the end we pushed through. I think we need to defend ourselves a little more. So, ‘River didn’t impress’... We deserved to win, we scored goals, we’ve been going through matches getting lots of shots on target, keeping possession. That’s a good sign,” he said emphatically.

In addition, the coach referred several times to the role of the crowd, which today knew both how to applaud and how to criticize: “What the people have done has been very important for us. They’ve been backing us, and we’ve been turning situations around. This is a process. You saw what this was and what it is today. I know where we’re going, but I also know where we came from. We’re going to keep playing better and better, getting players back, regaining form.”

“Was River the clear winner today? I think so. The frustration is, ‘damn, the first chance they get and it’s a goal.’ We can give more, improve, satisfy our people’s appetite much more, which is always different. Do you think a team can become that in a month and a half? We’re winning, and with the difficulties we have, hopefully we can keep winning,” he added.

Lastly, he summed up how he feels about the previous spell and the relationship with the fans: “This was Vietnam. Marcelo (Gallardo) had to leave, and who’s going to question him as a coach, when it’s clear he’s the most successful manager in the club’s history. When the dynamic turns negative, sometimes you just can’t find a way out. I think what’s happening to us is happening too fast, winning so many matches after such a complex moment. To really know this club, San Martín has to have applauded you, and also cursed you out properly.”

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