Contrary to logic, the coach who spoke was the one of the losing team and not the one of the win. While Marcello Gallardo He left in silence but smiling from Avellaneda, the one who faced the microphones was Julio César Falcioni, who made his debut in his third stage as manager of Independiente. And the emperor was satisfied with what his players had done in addition to falling 1 to 0. “I told the players that I am satisfied with what they did,” said the coach, about the dialogue he has. had with its executives in the local area. locker room after the game.

Falcioni explained why he left satisfied. “I keep the first half of the team. We had more ball management and opportunities to score. We are not happy, but we are satisfied with what we have done “, said the Avellaneda coach at a press conference after the classic at the Libertadores de América-Enrique Bochini.

Then, the coach said: “I feel we were well positioned. We should have scored a point. We had options. It was a difficult match, against the best team and with a substitute.” And he added: “I am satisfied with the solidity , which did not happen and that made us improve. We had defensive strength and this is important for the future. Also, he explained the changes: “With the changes we try to be spicier at the beginning, refreshing us in the middle.”

The Independiente manager also praised Milton Álvarez, the goalkeeper who ratified Sebastián Sosa this week and who responded to him in the classic. “He played a great game and showed confidence,” said Falcioni.

For his part, Gallardo left without making any statements. As happened the last few times that River played as a guest, against Aldosivi in ​​Mar del Plata and against Vélez in Liniers. It is possible that the Dolls will hold a press conference on Thursday, two days before the game against Newell’s, which River will receive on Saturday at the Monumental, a game in which they will try to find consistency, not only in the result but also in the game. .

In view of that match, they will follow the evolution of Enzo Pérez, who left the field yesterday (he had been replaced by Bruno Zuculini) in the first half with a blow to the left knee, so they immediately put ice on him. And also to Esequiel Barco, who found himself with a muscle discomfort.

Will Gallardo, like Falcioni, agree with his team’s game? It’s just that River didn’t have a good version other than the win. What they did they both hugged and joked, demonstrating the good vibes they have.