D’Onofrio criticized the Gallardo statue, recounted his reaction when he saw it and asked for it to be corrected: “He doesn’t do what River is”

The presentation of the statue of Marcellus Gallardo was one of the topics that caught everyone’s attention Riverfor the presence of the Doll and also for its exaggerated attributes… In this context, the person who came out to criticize the work was none other than the former president Rodolfo D’Onofrio.

“In the act I turned my back on everything that happened, I hadn’t seen it. When they showed me the photo and I understood I said “how barbaric”. I don’t agree at all”the former boss lowered his thumb towards the statue, and assured: “I haven’t spoken to the top management but I suppose they will see how to do it, but this needs to be changed because it doesn’t do what River is”.

D’Onofrio, present at the presentation of the statue, assured that it only took on dimension the following day: “When I saw the other day that it was a newspaper cover, I couldn’t believe it… I am convinced that the leaders of the River think the same way and will resolve”.

Do they modify the Gallardo statue?

In the face of criticism and comments, rumors quickly circulated that they could have modified it to bring it closer to more normal parameters. Sculptor Mercedes Savall argued that Gallardo’s exaggerated groin was “a wink” to fans, in reference to the Doll’s bravery…

For his part, Carlos Trillo, promoter of the statue, assured that “it can be corrected” and that there would be no drama in doing so. Of course, it didn’t seem too much to him and he would have done it “bigger” too. In any case, the decision should now be made by the Board of Directors because the monument is owned by the club.

D’Onofrio funded Armani

The former president of River also spoke of another hot topic such as the present of Franco Armani. And he strongly supported him: “He is a great goalkeeper. When we went to look for him, I know how difficult it was for us to convince the Colombians and he did a lot to come. Everything he did as a goalkeeper at River, we also won many of our championships thanks to the goals he saved.”

In an interview with TNT Sports Radio, he even dared to say: “That he was not a goalkeeper for the national team was a fatality due to Covid. That’s where he gave Dibu (Martínez) a chance, but River fans need to remember. He is the best goalkeeper in Argentine football.”

Finally, he referred to what Demichelis said about Armani: “Statements can be made or said in a certain context, but you have to take care of them because it’s the best we can have. When Armani arrived we started winning, with him we won everything. An archer can be wrong. You have to accept it.”