Barco is not convincing: “He has to make better decisions,” said Gallardo. Photo: AFP
Essekiel ship generated high expectations upon his arrival at River in early 2022. On loan for two years, his arrival from MLS sparked enthusiasm among fans considering what he showed in his debut at Independiente de Ariel Holan. However, amidst an uneven squad throughout the year, the midfielder was no exception. His performance was not up to par. However, Marcello Gallardo put him on the bench strong after the victory at Nuevo Gasómetro, where the winger started and played 64 minutes in a 4-3-3 scheme in which, if the Doll supports him, Barco will have the possibility to continue the games from ‘ start .
There are not a few who see a Pity Martínez in Barco. Not because they are the same in football, but because of the similar situations they have experienced. Martínez took a long time to adapt and even fought with River Plate players in that match against Quilmes at the Monumental in which the southpaw raised his index finger to his lips to silence them in the celebration of a goal after receiving insults.
Gallardo waited for the Pietà. I trust him. And when it was rumored that he could be loaned out in early 2017, the coach told him he wanted to continue to rely on him. “I know it’s going to explode and I don’t want it to happen in another club, but here“, Doll told Clarín in an interview in March of that year. A year and nine months later, Martínez ended up pushing the ball into the empty goal that scored River’s 3-1 over Boca in the final of Copa Libertadores at the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid.
Something similar happens with Barco. Gallardo sees a lot of potential. And he believes that beyond the irregularity he has shown so far, he can enhance it because he sees things in the player that make him think that way. The coach himself commented. “it is in a learning process to be involved in the operation and I am in that pursuit. I want him to be a better player and he must understand that he has to improve his game. But he never hides. He always asks. And for that you need to have personality, courage if you make a mistake and ask for it again. I have also seen very good players who, when faced with the mistake, have spent a lot of time asking for it again. And I want players with courage, “said Gallardo of Barco.
And he added: “Land you need to understand that you need to make better decisions. Is in progress. He is a very young boy, who went to football at a very young age where perhaps he did not grow up as he should have.
Barco knows he has Gallardo’s support to grow and be an important player in the River. Now it’s up to him.
Massimiliano Benozzi
Source: Clarin
