Di Carlo calls for River to stay on guard before Central semi-final | OneFootball

River president Stéfano Di Carlo sharpened the build-up to the semi-final with Rosario Central, saying the club must keep their guard up at the Monumental amid recent refereeing disputes. According to SuperDepor.com, he framed the tie as a decisive moment.

He said roughly 15 million people would be watching and called for unity and vigilance, echoing a phrase closely associated with River’s competitive identity.

His remarks were taken as a political and sporting warning after the controversy sparked by Rosario Central’s win over Racing.

Speaking on a streaming channel, Di Carlo urged players, coaching staff, directors and supporters to act as one block in a sensitive moment, adding that the club is fully aware of the context. The comments drew reaction and criticism from some who felt the message was overplayed or needlessly raised the temperature.

Looking beyond the semi-final, he accepted River still need to improve on the pitch and said the club are already working on reinforcements for the next window. He added that results must be consolidated in a season of unrelenting internal demands.

Source: SuperDepor.com