Gallardo prepares for final gala show with his River while looking for a replacement for Julián Álvarez

This semester hasn’t been easy for River: just by the end of the first half of the year it seems to have found its best version. And even though there remains a pointless match for the Copa Libertadores against Alianza Lima, on Wednesday’s 25th at Most Monumental, Marcelo Gallardo wants to hand out one last gala performance while in the future.

There is a theme that shows up in him, beyond the goals made by the midfielders and the coach himself that was appreciated at the press conference, shortly after the 4-0 win against Colo Colo. Who will replace Julián Alvarez?

Finding a gem like that will not be easy golden-boy, who after playing in the first round of the round of 16 will travel to England to join Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Where will he play, considering the English club have signed Norwegian Erling Haaland? That’s a different history.

Meanwhile, Alvarez continues to show his hierarchy in the red band, without being as strong as the previous tournament, this is true. But against the Chileans he has been key to assists. It would be an obvious disadvantage for the laureate technician to walk in with few fleas because journalists are asking about a position where, so far, there are no guarantees.

“Latent Julián is the player who will leave in July, but it will not be easy either. To those who think and believe that it is easy to replace a great figure like Julián, I invite you to Ezeiza’s office to see if the players everyone is waiting for are available. You must be consistent in what you say. The market is very tough and also for the top players who want to go to Argentine soccer. You need to be consistent and calm when speaking. We will try to bring a hierarchical figure to give us opportunities because we will leave a good player, but we should not lie to people or get angry for the sake of scavenging. They must be realistic. We will make an effort with the leaders to see what the options are, ”Gallardo said Wednesday night.

Valentin Castellanos, the directed, is almost a chimera. City Group, owner of his pass, wants 16 million dollars. A figure River could not afford. The Mendoza man could go to West Ham. Miguel Merentiel can’t either, because Palmeiras incorporates him. The Brazilians paid 2,500,000 dollars for Uruguayan Defense and Justice.

Lucas Alario has no plans to return to Argentina. He is at Bayer Leverkusen and could continue in Europe. José López, from Lanús, is another high -priced one.

For now, Manika has to live with Lucas Beltrán, who is returning from Colón, where he broke it, thanks to the repechage clause.