The decisions of Demichelis and Almirón that can define the fate of River and Boca in the Superclásico

It showed good things Martin Demichelis in his first steps as a coach, some negatives too, of course. But one of the best virtues about him is his ability to listen and change in time. Many of the things that he arrived at River they are already deprecated. Her wrist doesn’t tremble when it comes to editing Micho. But what are the most decisive decisions in these months of government?

1. The presence of Lucas Beltrán.

In the previous considerations, the 22-year-old striker from Córdoba started from behind. The coach also considered the possibility of loaning him, bearing in mind that his idea was to play with the wingers. There, Miguel Borja and Salomón Rondón were among the favourites. More: if the tactical draw was at two points, Pablo Solari and Matías Suárez appeared as the first alternatives for the Colombian and the Venezuelan. But he worked silently Viking and he did not miss the opportunity that Demichelis soon gave him. And the DT was no fool and noted that Beltrán was confident. He bet on him then and now he’s the undisputed striker. Accumulate 8 goals in 18 games.

2. The irruption of González Pirez

​The central scorer fits like Beltrán: he started further back to become undisputed. And it all happened within a few months. That’s why he insists that the ability to change is a hallmark of the millionaire coach. For DT, Paulo Díaz and Emanuel Mammana were the starters, while Jonatan Maidana and David Martínez were the substitutes, with Robert Rojas as a possible alternative in an emergency. As left-footed Martínez had a problem last year, Enzo Díaz was signed, a full-back who played a couple of games as a defender. But the injuries continued and the Chileans Díaz, Martínez and Mammana fell. Maidana did not give up and Enzo Díaz found it difficult to break in as a central goalscorer. González Pirez only had to play in the fourth round against Tigre (he scored the only winning goal) and hasn’t left the team since. “Leandro is doing things very well, he commands the defense and is intelligent”the technician explained.

3. The position of Esequiel Barco

​The former Independiente arrived in River with long and good parchments. He played a lot and well in Avellaneda’s cast, moving as a left winger. It’s what Marcelo Gallardo used, but he never managed to reach a good level. Micho’s arrival has renewed his energy, even if the coach has also changed his starting point: he quit the band to concentrate. Now he plays in front of Nicolás De la Cruz and builds partnerships with the Uruguayan and with Enzo Díaz. The left wing of Núñez’s cast works best.

4. The help of Aliendro

Demichelis bet on the former Colón in the first matches, but soon eliminated him. And Enzo Pérez was left too alone. For this DT has returned to his primary idea and has surrounded the central midfielder with Aliendro and De le Cruz.. The growth of the team was known.

5. Idea about scheme

Demichelis likes the 4-3-3. But day by day he told him so the most comfortable thing was to play with 4 or 5 shuttlecocks, depending on the rival. Thus the midfielder’s River emerged, the one who will jump onto the pitch to try to keep the classic.

Jorge Almiron it also brought out his personality in his early days Mouth. He made changes that for many were sung about, but were delayed for one reason or another. The results begin to come to light and the team will arrive at the Monumental after the good victories against Racing and Colo Colo.

1. The promise called Valentin Barco

For years, the club has been talking about the young left-back whose future for the national team everyone predicts. He debuted during the pandemic and never appeared again. He didn’t even train with the first team by decision of Hugo Ibarra and the Football Council led by Juan Román Riquelme. The renewal of his contract has been the subject of conflict. All until the arrival of Almirón: on his first day as a coach, he went up to Colo. He did not start and held the position for Agustín Sandez, the replacement for the injured Frank Fabra, to play the classic against San Lorenzo. For the next day, Barco appeared in the team and never left. The responsibility did not weigh on the winger and was a figure for the Copa Libertadores against Deportivo Pereira, on a night in which La Bombonera had shown discontent. Barco requested them all at the hottest moment and earned more than one standing ovation. The 18-year-old has already racked up 363 minutes in the semester.

2. Luis Vázquez, running

Almirón likes intense teams and that’s why he wants his forwards to wear out. The attackers must not only run to press, but also to generate space. Darío Benedetto’s injury opened up the possibility for Vázquez, which was not considered by Ibarra. When many thought that Miguel Merentiel was Pipa’s replacement, the coach opted for the one born in Recreo, Catamarca, 22 years ago. So far the striker is denied the goal, even though he usually does the “dirty” work.

3. advincula, the end

The Peruvian was playing a game to forget against Pereira: he was one of the most disapproved by the fans. But with a great left-footed goal he equalized and then Alan Varela’s header arrived to make it 2-1. That duel was a breaking point for the footballer and for DT: He began to think of him as a winger or as a midfielder. The team’s major flaws were in defense and its strengths in attack. Almirón used logic and put him as a pointer against Racing. And he was one of the figures. He repeated the performance in Chile and will return to play more freely against River.

4. The bank in Pol Fernández

Another of those targeted by the fans was Guillermo Fernández, one of Riquelme’s favorites. Almirón also supported her by giving her continuity and the captain’s ribbon. The midfielder recovers the level and began to reach the area with the most weight. He scored goals against Barracas Central and Racing.

5. The variable scheme

Almirón is known to favor a 4-3-3 formation. He has played like this in almost all the teams he has coached. It so happens that he took over Boca mid-season, due to poor performances under Hugo Ibarra. The coach tried to translate his philosophy with the wings, but injuries and poor results made him change. Almirón was not stubborn and noted that a 4-4-2 formation was the best way to start overcoming the crisis. The victories against Racing and Colo Colo arrived. And it is assumed that this will be how Núñez will play.