Athletico needs to beat itself and Racing
On the field, there are never-ending failures. The idol Nikão was removed because “I need to change the team’s energy,” said coach Martín Varini. Paulo Autuori was absent and Márcio Lara accepted, because “he is Petraglia’s coach.”
A police report has been filed to investigate inappropriate conduct at the Caju training center. A player is being treated with privileges for eating more than just beans and rice.
In the stands, a crowd that feels betrayed for having believed in promises of “a great team”. In short, the atmosphere of the Athletico would be the envy of Mother Joan’s house in the 14th century, in Avignon.
It is between these technical, personal, ethical and passionate conflicts that Furacão will play against Racing, in the South American.
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The importance of the game is not limited to the result. If it were negative, this could even be absorbed, if it were not for the fact that the management ignores that what is happening on the field is also a consequence of the conflicts in the environment.
A fact that was aggravated by the hiring and maintenance of coach Varini, even more so when he dismissed Nikão and hurt all the players.
Beating yourself is harder than beating Racing.
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