One year ago, on January 1, 2021, Santiago Solari It made its appearance in Terminal 2 of the Mexico City International Airport, in the middle of the New Year it arrived to get down to work in front of the bench of the club América, he did it preceded by having been in command of the Real Madrid, which gave it a special cache.
The announcement of his arrival in Coapa was welcomed with great enthusiasm for AmericanismThat famous phrase from “America, the soccer homeland” was enough for him to enter through the front door into the heart of the Azulcrema fan, who made him look as if a prophet had come to his bench.
With pso of the games, of the months, of the resultsand the good performance of his coach on the field and in the press room, the fan began to create a current in the world of social networks called ‘Solarism’, which seemed to be summed up in the blind faith they had in the Argentine coach.
First disenchantment
The illusion of Americanism was great in the face of Guard1anes League 2021, but that was where a reality check came, Solari was surprised in the first leg of the quarterfinals, he won the anxiety in the first game with Pachuca and the Tuzos beat him 3-1. Later, on the return leg, he achieved the score he needed, but a penalty from Bruno Valdez ended up sentencing the team.
America left eliminated, but the face that the team gave left an air of satisfaction in the stands, the fans looked optimistic, they maintained the air of confidence in the Argentine coach. The so-called Solarism was gaining adherentss, although it did not transcend in Liguilla.
Love ends
And, also, it must be recognized that in the Grita Mexico A21 Tournament, there was no more regular team than the America by Santiago Solari, it was the best of the whole course. The coach was the one with the best records throughout the year; with a undefeated at home and setting productivity records. Even from Day 15 he secured the overall leadership of the tournament. And although his team did not finish entering through the retina, the numbers were irrefutable and the same Solari was talking about that when he beat Tigres on October 23 and secured the place of honor.
“We are very happy because we have ensured that we are super leaders and I think also of the year, with which I want to extend a congratulation to the team to the players for their effort to the structure and the coaching staff and the areas that help on a day-to-day basis, the I congratulate because it is not easy and it is a great merit to have achieved it ”, said Solari.
But that same day the joys of Americanism ended, after that victory the team did not taste the taste of triumph again. The first mess came in the Final of the Concachampions, a single game and America’s performance was very poor throughout the game, but ended up complaining about an action that they claimed as a penalty in the last minutes, when most of the match did not generate offensive play.
He closed the local tournament with defeats against Cruz Azul and a draw with Monterrey. Then the Liguilla arrived, installed in pole position, in the first corner he lost control. America never appeared in the series against Pumas, speculative in the first leg and with a defensive approach, he valued the 0-0 in CU.
And in the return game was cleared by University, which took his undefeated at Azteca and his points record. America did not stir, did not rebel and the fan, the one who defended Solar With a flaming sword, he became a ruthless judge, questioning the forms and the outcome. The romance ended with a bang.
On December 7, Emilio Azcárraga Jean, owner and number one fan of America, acknowledged that he was “very disappointed and sorry with all the fans. We are not going to hide behind a few quarters, a semis or a few points. Winning the championship is very important for me ”. Clear message for the whole club.
A Antonio Mohamed took two tournaments to be champion; to Miguel Herrera three tournaments in its two stages. This Saturday began the Santiago Solari’s second year in America, third season in which she hopes that she will be the charm to achieve the title. The owner already said it, it is the only thing that is worth in Coapa.
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