Riquelme dodges questions on Russo’s future, praises his work at Boca | OneFootball

After the unprecedented adventure at the Club World Cup more than three months ago, Juan Román Riquelme once again spoke out amidst the turbulent present of Boca's football. However, in his interview with the club's official channel, among the many topics he touched on, he ignored the one most anticipated by the fans: how is Miguel Ángel Russo doing? What is his situation? What stance does the club take? "He's a genius," he praised.

Many questions, which have escalated in recent days from the Boca fans due to the absence of the coach against Defensa y Justicia, in several trainings last week and in the first one that started. But no answer. The president did not talk about the health of the one who has been leading the team since June.

The only reference Riquelme made about Russo was to highlight how he made his mark in a few months of work: "The Club World Cup did the group a lot of good. They competed against Benfica and Bayern Munich, they did well and they were full of hope. The arrival of Leandro (Paredes) completed this. The coach has a lot to do with it. He handles things extraordinarily".

Simple, concise and all related to the football sphere, a matter that did not sit well with the fans, as was felt on social media. That is, according to complaints in the virtual world, Boca World was waiting for the official word from its president to understand how Russo is progressing after the dehydration he suffered and for now sidelines him from his job, and also what stance he takes in that context.

In fact, the club was expedient and transparent just a few days ago when Antonio Barijho suffered a breakdown for which he was urgently hospitalized. The institution made a statement about his condition, it reported.

However, for now the scenario chosen with Russo is very different and at Brandsen 805 it seems to be a taboo subject. While it is delicate and must be treated with absolute respect, it is clear, it is disturbing that the only information is what is leaked to the media.

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