Racing boss after exit: “I let my people down” | OneFootball

If the night was joyful for Flamengo fans, the same cannot be said for Racing supporters. After the goalless draw this Wednesday at El Cilindro, which secured Libertadores final qualification for Flamengo, the Argentine team's coach, Gustavo Costas, vented during the press conference.

“Sorry, I didn’t even want to come, but I would have to pay a fine. I disappointed my people. We were so excited. The support from the fans was extraordinary, not just this Wednesday, but every day. Unfortunately, we couldn’t achieve our goal. However, starting Thursday, a new chapter begins,” explained Costas, head down and emotional.

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Costas took the opportunity during the press conference to heap praise on his squad. According to the coach, the players – some of them injured – left everything on the field.

“What do I say to my players? I thank them for the life they gave on the pitch. Some played with injured muscles. Maravilla (Martínez) with an almost fractured knee, with a fever. We could have played well, badly, we were losing, but the fans have to be very happy. The players represented them in the best way against a great team,” said the coach.

“I don’t really feel like talking. The players gave their all. As I always say, I would go to war with them, and I really want to thank them for what they did. We played as a team. Let’s not keep repeating the same thing… And I want to thank everyone for the great support they gave us. We were very close, but we didn’t make it,” Costas concluded.

Gustavo Costas, Racing coach – Photo: Luis ROBAYO / AFP

Now, Flamengo awaits in the Copa Libertadores final the winner of the match between LDU and Palmeiras, this Thursday. The big final will be on November 29, in Lima, Peru.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.