River was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores and the disappointment is great. With the return of Marcelo Gallardothe club intended to lift the cup again, but could not overcome Atlético Mineiro in semi-finals. And now the objective becomes qualification for next year’s cup. An axis that Gallardo expressed, who gave an account of the state of the team after the elimination and what it must do to change.
“When you get to the semi-finals, the details are at stake and I think the away game was not the one we proposed to play. In the development, Mineiro was not much more than us, he did hit at the right moments and hit us. There was a three-goal difference, that was the key.”Gallardo said in a press conference after the fall with Mineiro in the semifinals.
“Not in the development of the game, where we were far above Mineiro. Without a goal it is impossible to win, that was a key point. Beyond the desperation we had to get into the game, we managed the timing very well, not rushing, going outside and filling the area with connections from the sides. “In order to have that continuity and be able to win, we need the goal to open again”Gallardo analyzed.
The Doll was self-critical and accepted his responsibility. “When one assumes responsibility, I am not going to take responsibility away. As for the illusion, we are beaten. We had the final at our house and we are facing an unpleasant situation because we had that hope, like all the fans, but it didn’t happen and we have to assimilate it and show our faces.”Gallardo said.
“I don’t take responsibility. We must quickly shake off this disappointment and refocus. What do I have to do? Accompany and support this team. Starting tomorrow, start working on Saturday’s game. What I can say may know a little, but that’s how it is. We have to train and play again”added the River coach.
In each elimination there are changes, but Gallardo focuses on the work. “There is no need to rush, we have 24 points at stake and we have to secure qualification. “Always when there is a lack of something it is necessary to work to change the equation or the energy, at some point the arc will be opened again, unfortunately it did not happen today, which was what we needed”said the Doll.
Gallardo ruled out radical decisions on the roster in the short term. “I am not going to anticipate what the near future may be, I have to be with a certain degree of focus to have the players available and so that the functioning of the team resembles what was seen today with him included”said the Doll.
