With River Plate not participating in the Copa Libertadores, Benfica are gearing up for the immediate inclusion of Enzo Fernandez in the squad.
And even the words of the coach of Argentina did not change this point of view. Eliminated Veles Sarsfield, Marcelo Gallardo said Enzo’s situation was “incomprehensible”., and left open the option to keep counting on the player. A speech different from the one he gave regarding Julián Alvarez was sold to Manchester City.
for what morefootball It turned out that these words caused discomfort in the SAD of Benfica. But this Thursday’s contacts have reinforced the perception that Marcelo Gallardo’s words must be understood in a certain context: after the Copa Libertadores were eliminated, which adds to the pressure of fans also unhappy with the championship performance, as River fell ten points in the first six rounds.
However, Benfica remain confident that River Plate will honor what was set at the start of the agreement made by Rui Pedro Braz in Buenos Aires and announced (by the Eagles) on 23 June. The SAD, led by Rui Costa, is now determined to speed up the bureaucratic steps to complete Enzo’s transfer and hope the player will be in Lisbon in the coming days.
