Miguel Ángel Russo spoke about his state of health and left a message of hope: “The desire is to live every day”

This Tuesday, Miguel Angelo Russo He celebrated his 68th birthday as he likes best: breathing football, on the eve of a duel for Copa Libertadores. And by adding a new year to his personal calendar, “Miguelo” demonstrated his wisdom on the eve of the clash against Atletico Mineiro From Gabriele Milito. With an open heart, the coach left the tactics aside for a few minutes and referred to his own health condition.

Russo’s news has become a topic of interest for the entire Argentine football scene. He is a much loved and respected person, and the change in his image in recent months has caused some concern. It is worth remembering that the coach had to fight against prostate cancer which had put him in check a few years ago. “The desire is to live every day that God gives you in life“he said in a radio talk with Cadena 3 de Rosario.

“You can’t neglect my illness because you have to be constantly observed to prevent it. But my doctor is happy with me. I continue to enjoy my family, my friends and football, which is health“Russo said.

The former coach of Boca, Vélez and Estudiantes, among others, He had to undergo surgery for prostate cancer on two occasions. The first in 2017 and the second the following year, when he directed Millionaires of Colombia. He never wanted to quit his job while he was undergoing treatment and said it was one of the pillars that kept him energized.

In this sense, one of the Cadena 3 journalists told him that he saw him physically better than “three weeks ago”, compared to how he felt when he went to the Conmebol headquarters, in Asunción, for the draw of the qualifying phase. Libertadores groups.

But whoever was champion of the 2023 League Cup with Canalla doesn’t even ask such questions. “I don’t even realize it. You have a million things on your mind and are worried about different situations or things to define.. But ultimately not me,” she said.

“It may be emotional, but it is not health. The doctor is happy, there are no problems. I need checks like all people my ageRusso clarified when faced with any kind of question or speculation. And he added: “In this, in addition to being constantly informed, it is necessary to be observed to prevent anything. I’m happy, calm and we continue with everything we have to continue.”

His passion for technical direction and the motivation that staying active generates in him play a fundamental role. “I’m still the same. Football has a lot to do with that,” he says.

Miguel is very strong mentally, maintains careful monitoring of the functioning of his body and with a clear desire that he hopes to realize to start his 68 years in the best possible way. “The best (birthday) gift would be if we won. Spending your birthday playing in the Copa Libertadores is very nice”, dreams Russo from Belo Horizonte.

This Wednesday, starting at 7pm, Rosario Central will visit Atlético Mineiro for the second match of the group stage. Russo’s team will try to continue its positive path to defend the three points won on their debut against Peñarol and to fulfill the wish that the coach perhaps expressed when blowing out the candles.