08/15/2024 09:49hs. Updated on 08/15/2024 10:06hs.
It is no coincidence that German Pezzella has been a figure in his first match Libertadores Cup con River since his return to the club, since the world champion and Copa América champion with the National Team arrived precisely to be the defensive leader of the team. Marcelo Gallardo and was a wall in the victory against Talleres: in Córdoba They never dribbled himwas the player with more recoveries (seven) y He won both duels he foughtin addition to having an 89.7% effectiveness in passes (61 of 68).
“It is important to leave with a victory. When they were down to one man they closed down well and we couldn’t get in, but Paulo’s goal opened the door,” said the 33-year-old defender. “The Cup is like that, and even more so with Argentine teams. The matches are tough, they are decided by details. There were some very small situations and we knew how to take advantage of them,” he summed up after completing the 90 minutes in his second match after returning home.
The player from Bahia imposed authority in the rearguard with more class than strong leg although he was firm in each cross, anticipation and coverage. He even had a chance to put in a decisive cross in attack and he missed the left-footed shot, although he never stopped being a threat to Talleres in set pieces and a distraction from brands that the Chilean was able to take advantage of on two occasions (Paulo’s first header before the goal-scoring goal went into Herrera’s hands).
German Pezzella in front of Workshops. Photobaires.
“I don’t remember any of their situations. Maybe the team made the wrong paths but we always tried and we were rewarded. They are a very good team, they have been working well for years, but we achieved what we tried to show, always going for the result, the goal,” said Pezzella, who repeated his “proud to wear this shirt, a dream I always had since I was a child. I turned 10 years ago and today I’m putting it on again. I’m very happy but I’m already thinking about my next rival.”
What did Paulo Díaz say about Pezzella?
“Germán and I are getting along well, we are getting to know each other and we are strengthening the saga.”
The best of River’s victory at the Kempes against Talleres
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