Gallardo’s call for a crucial week at River: everyone in the squad focused | OneFootball

Now without the Copa Libertadores after the tough elimination at the hands of Palmeiras, River has the Professional League and the Copa Argentina left. The fans' discontent over yet another frustration was evident last Sunday after the loss to Riestra at the Monumental, and that's why the match against Racing next Thursday appears to be decisive for the rest of the year. So much so that Marcelo Gallardo decided to gather the entire team.

The "Muñeco" decided that the entire squad will be in camp from tomorrow at noon until Sunday afternoon. All the players, including the injured ones, will attend the training session on Wednesday at noon at the Sofitel Hotel in Cardales, and those called up will head to Rosario for the match against the Academy.

After deciding the quarterfinals of the Copa Argentina, they will return to the hotel that same night and stay there until Saturday. After two training sessions, they will travel again to the city of Santa Fe to face Rosario Central on Sunday for the 11th matchday of the Torneo Clausura.

The coach's idea is to try to boost morale and create a special bond for the very delicate moment River is experiencing. Booed and insulted by their fans last Sunday, the players and the coaching staff know they cannot fail again. A loss against Racing could be a blow too strong for a cycle that never really took off.

River's schedule in crucial days Wednesday, October 1st: Lunch at Sofitel Cardales, practice, and travel to Rosario. Thursday, October 2nd: Match vs. Racing and return to Buenos Aires. Friday, October 3rd: Training in Cardales. Saturday, October 4th: Training in Cardales and travel to Rosario. Sunday, October 5th: Match vs. Rosario Central and return to Buenos Aires.

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