Ruggeri blames Gallardo and players after River lose to Boca | OneFootball

This Sunday was an exciting day with Boca's 2-0 victory over River in a new edition of the Argentine football Superclásico, with goals from Exequiel Zeballos and Miguel Merentiel. In that regard, Oscar Ruggeri did not let what happened at La Bombonera go unnoticed and was not afraid to give his opinion on the matter, no matter how forceful it may sound at this moment.

The champion of America and the world with the Millonario is one of the few authorized voices who can afford to speak freely amid the team's terrible current state. True to his characteristic style, the Cabezón did not hold back his words and strongly criticized the players, although he also blamed Marcelo Gallardo for the defeat.

The truth is that, without mincing words, Ruggeri targeted the players for the tough loss against Boca at La Bombonera. “It seems to me that the River players are out of their depth. Several, not all, but many,” stated the historic defender who also triumphed with the Argentine National Team in the 1986 World Cup.

Not satisfied with that strong statement, the Cabezón decided to double down and also include the Muñeco as one of the main culprits of the complex situation the Millonario is facing, which seems unable to find a solution. “The great disorder is Gallardo's and the players' responsibility. On the field, it's them and him outside,” he expressed in a notably sharp manner.

After revealing his opinion about the coach, he again emphasized what concerns the players. “When they arrived, we said, 'hey, this one is good, he's promising.' But they are not meeting the expectations they created at the start,” he stated in reference to the players who showed a good image initially but now do not respond to the coach.

In line with what was mentioned earlier, Oscar expanded his speech. “In difficult moments, it's when the players who wear these jerseys stand up. And you say, 'I like this one, he doesn't care about anything, he lifts the others,'” he added. But there he sees a weakness and hinted: “They start to fall, and you don't have guys who lift you and push you forward.”

He also took the time to talk about one of the great absences of the day, which caught everyone's attention. “The name Enzo Pérez is respected by the rivals,” he stated without room for rebuttal. To conclude his statement, Ruggeri highlighted his importance and concluded: “When there are clashes and arguments, with Leandro Paredes they measure up and are at the same level, but with the others, not so much...”

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