Riquelme benches Pol Fernández after the whistles and laments Boca’s absence in the Libertadores: “It doesn’t have much logic”

When Boca’s lineup was announced over the loudspeakers, it was the players who booed the most Guillermo Pol Fernandez AND Jordan Campuzano. Maybe that’s why after the game the president Juan Roman Riquelme He came out to mention it publicly, during an interview with TNT Sports, which covered the broadcast. Also, Xeneize’s idol He lamented the club’s absence from the Copa Libertadores and called for the classification method to be changed because it “makes no sense”.

“Without a doubt the best player we have in this tournament is Pol Fernández. “It was he who made us reach the final of the Copa Libertadores, because he was the best in the two games of the series against Palmeiras.”said the president.

And he supported Frank Fabra, who did not enter, but is another of those targeted: “He is a player who has been at the club for 9 years, many years, and he knows well that we love him very much. If we look a little, he started to be the starter when we arrived. I haven’t played before. He’s one of those unique players.”.

In a long speech Riquelme also referred to Boca’s absence in the Copa Libertadores, since His placement in the 2023 annual rankings sent him to the South American. The request concerned the form of the ranking because, in his opinion, the second place should also participate directly in the next edition.

“We will try to compete, that’s the point, football goes back to competing. It hurts us not to face the Libertadores. The two finalists must qualify, otherwise it wouldn’t make much sense, if Fluminense didn’t win, they would be out. You represent the your country leaving aside your tournament. We believe we represent it in the best way. The final is seen all over the world. Whoever loses in the final should not be left with nothing. Ranking sixth or seventh in tournaments, it doesn’t have much logic. Whether in Argentina which in Brazil would be the most logical thing”he thought.

He also threw a “stick” at him. Valentine’s Day boatmoved to Brighton. “I do not get angry. I have never been angry, I live a normal life. If he made that decision, he should take responsibility for it. Annoying when they want to confuse things. I see it as very simple. As a footballer you have to go and present the card you are canceling, very simple”.