It has been confirmed that Claudio Echeverri, already sold to Manchester City, suffered a small hamstring tear, and his recovery may not be in time for him to wear the Millonario jersey again.
The Diablito finished the match against Independiente Rivadavia but did so with a muscular discomfort. After missing the return to training, routine medical tests confirmed a slight muscle tear, and they hope to shorten the rehabilitation time so that he can return on December 4 against San Lorenzo.
From Núñez, they believe that the tear is small enough that his return in just two weeks might be possible, so they are aiming for him to be available as an option against the Cyclone. If he does not make it, there are still two more matches remaining: against Rosario Central, on the weekend of December 8 at the Monumental; and against Racing, on the last matchday of the Liga Profesional in Avellaneda.
River tried to extend his loan, but they failed, and Manchester City remains firm in their decision to bring Echeverri in by the end of the year. If nothing changes, and the injury prevents him from being on the field, Millonario fans may have already seen the last of Diablito wearing the red band, with the lingering feeling that they couldn’t enjoy his best.
The truth is that if the tear is confirmed, the injury would practically seal Diablito’s departure from River. Despite River’s attempts to extend his loan, Manchester City remains firm on their stance to take him at the end of the year.
Newell’s Awaiting Mariano Soso
Soso is the name chosen by Rubén Capria, the sports advisor of Newell’s Old Boys (NOB). Twenty days ago, the club’s management contacted the coach’s camp, and he, excited about “the opportunity of his life,” began the plan to leave Peru and arrive in Rosario.
There were several meetings between the coach and the club’s management, who understood Soso’s reasons and agreed to sign the termination of his contract, which was set to last until 2025. “Our institution and Mariano Soso, along with his coaching staff, have mutually agreed to end their contractual relationship,” read the recent statement from the Peruvian club.
In Rosario, they are awaiting Soso’s arrival to finalize his contract as Newell’s head coach. Between Sunday and Monday, his official presentation will take place, but on Tuesday, for the match against Independiente on the 24th matchday of the Liga Profesional, the team will again be managed by the interim U-19 coordinator, Gabriel Del Valle Medina. Soso’s debut will be the following Monday, December 2, when La Lepra visits Atlético Tucumán.
Newell’s will be the fourth Argentine club for the coach, who has previously managed Gimnasia LP, Defensa y Justicia, and San Lorenzo. Abroad, he has coached Real Garcilaso, Sporting Cristal, Emelec, O’Higgins, Melgar, Sport Recife, and Alianza Lima. This experience will have a special flavor for him. Mariano Soso will fulfill his dream of coaching his beloved Newell’s and will face the difficult task of bringing back joy to a club that has been stuck in mediocrity for some time now.
The Response of Godoy Cruz Players After Sports Betting Allegations
After the 0-0 draw against Vélez in Mendoza, several players from Godoy Cruz and their interim coach, Ernesto Pedernera, addressed the allegations against them regarding involvement in sports betting, denying the accusations. “The outrageous things that were said about me, the messages and threats I received, seemed completely unfair and hurt me,” said Federico Rasmussen.
The 32-year-old central defender, who is one of the team’s leaders, explained why he was so upset: “First because it’s false, and second because I’ve always done everything I can to play every match, to face up to everything.”
It’s worth noting that the accusations came after losses to Boca, Talleres, and Platense, which led to Daniel Oldrá, the then-coach, leaving his post and admitting, “You have to believe in the innocence of the player. With the issue of betting, the essence of football has been lost, this is another football.”
Even though the club has assured that they trust the allegations are false, the reality is that the poor performance against Boca, which ended in a 4-1 defeat, led Oldrá to make changes and drop regular starters.
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