Jorge ‘Polilla’ da Silva and players would have had a strong conflict, according to the sports journalist – credit Vizzor Image/América de Cali
The sports journalist Pacho Vélez assured in the program ‘En la Jugada’ of RCN Radio that América de Cali is going through a moment of internal tension in the middle of the final home runs of the BetPlay 2024 League.
According to Vélez, a group of players would be dissatisfied with a decision made by coach Jorge ‘Polilla’ da Silva, which would have generated discomfort in the squad.
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“The problem lies in a special permission granted by da Silva to Duván Vergara to attend a celebration in Montería. This caused annoyance among the other players, who believe that everyone should remain focused during this crucial period of the tournament,” the journalist explained.
Duván Vergara was the most important player in América’s attack in the match against Junior – credit @AmericadeCali /
Although Vélez did not specify whether the permission was granted before or after the match against Junior de Barranquilla, he highlighted that the situation caused discomfort among some of the team’s most important players. “The group protested because they say that everyone was quartered, while Duván was allowed to be absent on key days”he added.
For Pacho Vélez, the conflict is not directly related to Duván Vergara, but to the decision of the Uruguayan coach. “Things are complicated, it’s messed up. The problem is with the ‘Moth’. These types of situations can affect the dynamics of the team at a decisive moment”noted the sports journalist in the program.
Jorge ‘Polilla’ Da Silva, América de Cali coach, prepares the team for the third home run game of the BetPlay League – credit América de Cali
So far, neither the coaching staff nor the managers of América de Cali have commented on these statements. However, internal tensions could represent an additional challenge for the club as it seeks to remain competitive in the final phase of the tournament.
The situation highlights the importance of group management in decisive instances, especially for a team with great aspirations like América de Cali.
The team led by ‘Polilla’ occupies the last position of quadrangular B with one unit. The American team lost on the first date against Junior and at the Pascual Guerrero stadium they tied with Once Caldas, which is why the criticism against the Valle del Cauca team and Uruguayan coach has not been long in coming.
Deportes Tolima hosts América de Cali this Wednesday, November 27, at the Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium in Ibagué, a match valid for the third date of the final home runs of the BetPlay 2024 League. The match, scheduled for 6:30 pm, will be broadcast by Win + Fútbol and the Win Play platform.
América de Cali comes to the match after drawing 1-1 against Once Caldas on November 24 at the Pascual Guerrero Stadium. In that match, Michael Barrios opened the scoring for the visitors at minute 3, but Jorge Cardona quickly equalized at minute 7, sealing a distribution of points that left the Scarlets with the need to add points in Ibagué to stay in the fight for the lead. of the B home run.
For its part, Deportes Tolima is motivated after an important 1-0 victory over Junior de Barranquilla, also at the Murillo Toro. The only goal of the match was an own goal by Didier Moreno in the 34th minute, a result that consolidated the Tolima team at the top of the group table.
Striker Adrián Ramos of América de Cali and goalkeeper William Cuesta of Deportes Tolima in the dispute for a ball – credit David Murillo / Colprensa
Regarding recent confrontations between both teams, their last duel was on September 11, 2024, in a match played at the Belo Horizonte-Rey Pelé Stadium in Villavicencio. On that occasion, América de Cali, led by Jorge ‘Polilla’ da Silva, won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Cristian Barrios in the 32nd minute.
The most recent precedent in the Manuel Murillo Toro dates back to January 31, 2024, when Deportes Tolima beat the Valle del Cauca team 2-1. In that match, Yeison Guzmán and Juan Pablo Nieto scored for the locals, while Michael Barrios, now a Once Caldas player, scored in added time.
This confrontation promises to be decisive in the fight for a place in the BetPlay League final. Both teams will seek to impose conditions in a clash that revives an intense rivalry in Colombian soccer.
