Gallardo speaks before Superclásico, River fans await announcement | OneFootball

After unexpectedly canceling the press conference following the defeat against Gimnasia, which complicated River's situation in the annual standings in their bid to qualify for the 2026 Copa Libertadores and sparked the Monumental's disapproval, Marcelo Gallardo will hold a press conference this Wednesday at 6 PM.

According to the club's announcement, the coach will appear before the microphones alongside the elected president, Stefano Di Carlo, to speak on the eve of the Superclásico against Boca next Sunday.

Details have not yet emerged about why both Gallardo and Di Carlo called a mid-week press conference, just four days before the crucial match at La Bombonera, where River has no room for error and must win to compete for the second direct spot in the continental tournament. However, the expectation in Núñez is for an important announcement.

The coach's words come not only amid River's sporting crisis but also amidst speculations about his future, one of the topics that could be addressed this afternoon in the Session Room of the Mâs Monumental, especially considering Di Carlo's presence by his side. Although the current dismal state of River casts doubt on his continuity, it would be unexpected for him to announce a departure four days before the Superclásico.

What is known so far? It is not insignificant that Gallardo speaks the day after meeting with the new president. This Tuesday, Jorge Brito's successor appeared past noon at the facility to greet all the team members and technical staff during a very special week. The message conveyed was one of calm and absolute support.

After this brief exchange at the end of practice, Di Carlo and Gallardo held a private meeting. Although the details of the conversation were not disclosed, it is known that he expressed his support and complete confidence in being able to turn this moment around.

The official stance has always been that they could not imagine 2026 without Gallardo on the bench, and the president reaffirmed this with his full support before being elected last Saturday with over 60% backing from the members. "Obviously, the leadership and the CEO of the football area is Marcelo Gallardo, in a total and exclusive manner," were Di Carlo's words when announcing his candidacy.

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