Tevez on Gallardo’s exit: River legend, wish him all the best | OneFootball

The departure of Marcelo Gallardo as River's coach generated immediate repercussions in Argentine football. One of those who spoke out was Carlos Tevez, the current coach of Talleres, who commented on the present situation of "El Muñeco" and the context that coaches face in the country: “Marcelo is a great figure for the institution. The truth is, this profession is an electric chair, especially in Argentina.”

“Every match you risk your position. Six or seven rounds in and there are already three or four coaches who leave, so you always have to be alert and always looking for the best,” added Tevez, focusing on the instability that characterizes the local tournament's benches.

In that sense, he expressed a personal message for Gallardo: “All the best for Marcelo in what comes next. That makes you human to all of us who follow behind, knowing that losing two or three games makes it difficult to maintain.”

The decision of "El Muñeco" was precipitated after the 1-0 defeat against Vélez, in Liniers, for the Torneo Apertura. It was the 12th loss in the last 20 matches, a fact that highlighted the contrast with the performance that distinguished his first stage at the club.

After the match, he suspended the press conference and took a few hours to reflect. Finally, he decided to put an end to his second cycle, which began in August 2024 when he returned to Núñez to replace Martín Demichelis.

During this period, River did not win any titles or manage to compete decisively in the tournaments played. The exception was the International Supercup, which they lost to Talleres in a penalty shootout, a final corresponding to the previous management. In numbers, the second cycle will close with 85 matches managed: 35 wins, 32 draws, and 18 losses.

This Thursday, at the Monumental stadium, Gallardo will have his farewell against Banfield, with the possibility of ending his era with a victory in front of his people. Meanwhile, voices from various sectors of Argentine football are beginning to multiply, analyzing the end of a cycle that, beyond recent results, left a profound mark on River's recent history.

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