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Juan Román Riquelme spoke about the episode that shakes Boca World. The Xeneize drew the match 0-0 against Racing at the Cilindro de Avellaneda but what was most talked about in the hours following the classic saw the protagonists of two players of the team led by Hugo Ibarra: Dario Benedetto and Carlos Zambrano, who they hoarded each other’s pineapples first half and were sanctioned by the club with two games.
This Tuesday, Roman decided to speak on TV for the cameras ESPN and give your version of what happened.
“The boys had a fight, now they have to think. And nothing else … “, began the vice president of Boca, trying to restore calm to the heart of the campus
“In the first half the opponent did well, even though we had two very clear situations. And in the second half I was happy because Boca made a good second half. The guys who entered, who are from the club, did very well. “, Roman continued, bringing his analysis to the match against Racing.
“I’m the vice president, I’m not from the Football Council … And I’m happy with their work, even if all the slaps go to them. They are doing a great job,” Román later replied, when questioned about the group’s decisions. formed by former footballers Jorge Bermúdez, Raúl Cascini and Mauricio Serna.
And then he returned to the pineapple theme between Benedetto and Zambrano: “Arguments between teammates take place in training, more than once they happen there. In a match it is rare. Because one is always angry with the opponent. moment for the boys to think, reflect and then that’s it, we need to move on. I’m happy because it’s a very difficult field and in the second half we did very well, we were superior. The same with other important rivals like Estudiantes. “
“Things that happen in the locker room should be in the locker room. The other day I went to talk to the guys and there was no one there, I don’t know how they found out. But well … it’s weird because now I’m in a different place, “the former footballer later commented.
And finally he added: “I always talk to the players, they talked in the same locker room, even in the hotel, they clarified things. They are great people, we hope it won’t happen again. I talk to each of them we hope it won’t happen again. They are idols, they are professionals, and the little ones copy themselves, it shouldn’t happen. “
“Boca are going very strong at home, no matter how little you say. It’s costing us away, but with Racing we ended up doing well. Against Rosario Central we will have to play very good 90 minutes and we will do it try to do well “, He insisted. JRR.
The conflict with Rossi and the arrival of Romero
“When Monterrey came for Andrada we had to endure a week of news on TV that Boca would be looking for a new goalkeeper. With Miguel Russo and the people of the Council we were sure that the goalkeeper would be Rossi. Not a problem (he has to leave ), it’s football stuff. We started talking in March, we offered him to renew until 2026, we were surprised by his rep’s response, we thought we didn’t understand. 10 days ago he was told he did a ‘ another very important offer, which his rep made public but told us he would not continue. We will enjoy until June 30th as it should be and we like people to give him their love, nothing happens, “Riquelme described.
The figure of Ibarra as DT and the moment of Boca
“I live with very clear things. Ibarra has a contract until the end of the year. He drove the Reserve for a long time and won two championships, it hasn’t happened since 2010 or 2011. He did very well. He earned the place he has today.” very happy with him, we would like to play as a guest as at home. But it is clear that after the elimination in Libertadores we would have felt the blow and the fall. The illusion was great, we should have passed because we had a great game. It happened to me as a footballer, when you are out of such a great goal, you fall emotionally. “
The dismissal of Battaglia
“When we drew with Godoy Cruz, everyone asked for Battaglia to leave, the journalists and also the fans. The team had played very badly, and they said the coach had to go. We were very calm, we talked and we believed that he has had to continue, and things went well. Now, after Corinthians, we talked again and felt it was time for a change, no need to think too much. We are happy with the decisions we are making, do it safely and calmly, and we know that not everyone likes them, today we are happy with our technical staff, as we were with Miguel Russo and then with Battaglia “.
Stick to Leftz
“We had Russo and Battaglia, and Zambrano spent two years acting like a gentleman behind Izquierdoz and Rojo despite Zambrano having played all matches with the national team. Nobody asked why Zambrano didn’t play. Now there is another coach who has played. he chose in Zambrano. I understand his job but today the decision of the DT is that Zambrano play, there aren’t many laps, this is football. “
Canguito Zeballos’ injury
“We are very sad about Canguito’s injury. It’s amazing how much everyone loves him. He has matured a lot, this will help him grow. You learn from everything. He was playing very innocently, from now on when he catches the ball he will stay on. look where the opponent is. Reinforcements? No, we have the boy Langoni who is growing a lot and we are the last champions. We are very happy with the squad we have “.
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Source: Clarin
