Tevez on Gallardo’s exit: River legend, wish him all the best | OneFootball

The departure of Marcelo Gallardo as River's coach generated immediate repercussions in Argentine football. One of those who spoke out was Carlos Tevez, current coach of Talleres, who commented on the present situation of the "Muñeco" and the context that coaches face in the country: “Marcelo is a great figure for the institution. The truth is that this profession is an electric chair, especially in Argentina.”

“Every match you risk your position. Six or seven rounds in and there are already three or four coaches leaving, so you always have to be alert and always looking for the best,” added Tevez, focusing on the instability that characterizes the benches in the local tournament.

In that regard, he expressed a personal message for Gallardo: “All the best for Marcelo in what comes next. It makes all of us who follow behind human, knowing that if you lose two or three games, it becomes difficult to maintain your position.”

The decision of the "Muñeco" was precipitated after the 1-0 defeat against Vélez, in Liniers, for the Torneo Apertura. It was the 12th loss in the last 20 matches, a statistic that highlighted the contrast with the performance that distinguished his first tenure at the club.

After the match, he suspended the press conference and took a few hours to reflect. Finally, he decided to put an end to his second cycle, which began in August 2024 when he returned to Núñez to replace Martín Demichelis.

During this period, River did not win any titles nor managed to decisively compete in the tournaments played. The exception was the International Super Cup, which they lost to Talleres in a penalty shootout, a final corresponding to the previous management. In numbers, the second cycle will close with 85 matches managed: 35 wins, 32 draws, and 18 losses.

This Thursday, at the Monumental stadium, Gallardo will have his farewell against Banfield, with the possibility of closing his tenure with a victory in front of his fans. Meanwhile, from various sectors of Argentine football, voices are beginning to multiply analyzing the end of a cycle that, beyond recent results, left a deep mark on River's recent history.

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