Gallardo’s successor: Chacho and Crespo lead, Díaz in the mix | OneFootball

Coudet and Crespo are the immediate names being considered for succession following the resignation of the "Muñeco." There are more names, but they are trailing behind.

Marcelo Gallardo decided to end his forgettable second cycle as coach, and River must think about an immediate succession. Who might be chosen by the management led by Stéfano Di Carlo? Although the resignation of the "Muñeco" is still very fresh, this is the current outlook.

One possibility is to go for Eduardo Coudet, currently with Alavés in Spain, but his agent, Christian Bragarnik, has already had conversations with the Millonario management. Although he didn't start his football career in Núñez, 'Chacho' became very identified as a player and advocates a very offensive style. He left a good impression with his management at Rosario Central - without a title - and the Racing champion of 2019. A strong candidate.

Another in the same line is Hernán Crespo, now working in São Paulo. Being a man of the house positions him among the top of the list, not so much for his immediate current status but for what he achieved, especially with that great Defensa y Justicia that won the 2020 Sudamericana.

There are more names made in River that, at first glance, with the vacancy just available, seem less likely. One of them is Santiago Solari, director of football at Real Madrid, with brief stints as coach at the White House and América, now focused on management off the field. What complicates his case is that the "Indiecito" does not want to leave the Spanish capital.

Two others are Pablo Aimar and Diego Placente, although it seems unfeasible for them to leave in the middle of a successful process for the Argentine teams, especially with the World Cup less than four months away. Additionally, neither has experience as the head of a professional squad.

If looking outside the River DNA, Ariel Holan and Gabriel Milito are available. They are considered a risky bet due to the pressure they might face in the absence of immediate results. For a case like this, one would have to look back at the forgettable tenure of Ángel Cappa in 2010.

The former Central player was part of Matías Almeyda's coaching team for the return to Primera and reached the peak with his Independiente model 2017. Meanwhile, the idol of the "Rojo" had good phases with Argentinos Juniors and Atlético Mineiro, and he was always a thorn in the side during the Gallardo Era.

And Ramón Díaz? Although he is another available option, it seems difficult for the management profile to open the doors to the Riojan idol, with his son Emiliano as his right-hand man, for a fourth cycle. But in the mix of names, he is a character that will undoubtedly resonate among the fans due to his own weight.

The little that can be assured is that the burden of the calendar and River's urgency for results will ensure that the decision is not delayed too long, beyond Marcelo 'Pichi' Escudero - the Reserve coach - taking charge of the team temporarily for the hours following the match against Banfield.

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