The abyss is one step away: the disappointment against Rosario Central and the imminent end of the Coudet era

Patience, that virtue which in our prestigious institution is usually kept in extremely limited quantities, seems to have run out completely. Last night, under an atmosphere of undisguised tension and constant murmurs, River Plate delivered another lackluster performance, drawing against Rosario Central. What should have been a day of redemption, a turning point to correct the winding course of this 2026 Clausura Tournament, ended up becoming a painful testament to the profound footballing crisis the team is going through. To get straight to the point, as the urgency demands: the team is not responding, and the manager's job is hanging by a thread.

An apathetic and uncompromising performance

To analyze what happened on the pitch, it is imperative to set aside our emotions and observe the stark reality of the collective performance. From the opening whistle, River Plate looked lethargic, predictable, and, even more concerning given the club's history, lacking any fighting spirit. The Rosario side, with an intelligent approach and a focus on direct attacking play, immediately exposed the serious weaknesses in our defensive structure.

The midfield once again became a free-roaming zone for the opposition. The recent additions tried to inject some energy, but were quickly absorbed by the general apathy of a team playing at an unusually slow pace. Although we managed to equalize through a purely individual effort, the flow of the match revealed a clear tactical superiority on the part of the visitors. The lack of cohesive partnerships in the final third and the inability to create genuine scoring opportunities made it clear that the manager's message is no longer getting through to his players.

Tactical Deficiencies Dooming the Team

You, as a keen observer of our club's reality, will have noticed that these errors are repeated with alarming frequency. This isn't mere bad luck or an isolated off night; we're witnessing a pattern of behavior. The central defense, despite boasting players of considerable international stature, suffers under pressure from opposing attacks due to a team that stretches out recklessly.

Last night, Eduardo Coudet tried multiple variations from the bench, modifying the tactical formation three times throughout the ninety minutes. However, these tactical shifts looked more like acts of desperation than planned solutions. The lack of automatic movements and the positional confusion of several players reflect a clear breakdown in the daily work methodology. When the tactics board offers no answers and morale is shattered, the ground becomes extremely fertile for collapse.

Eduardo Coudet's Future: Between Ultimatum and the Exit Door

Let's now address the most critical and momentous aspect of the day. At the end of the match, the silence that reigned in the stadium corridors was deafening. There were no high-profile statements or public endorsements. According to information gathered by this publication from the upper echelons of the club, the Board of Directors has called an urgent meeting to evaluate the next steps.

Without fear of being wrong, Eduardo Coudet's tenure is going through its most critical hours. The credit that had been renewed for him weeks ago has completely evaporated in the face of the resounding poor results and, fundamentally, the team's decline in performance. The team leaders, who maintain marked disagreements with the coaching staff after the well-remembered exclusion of emblematic figures, are also not acting as guarantors of his continued tenure.

The alternatives being considered in the offices at River Plate are drastic. Everything indicates that the current cycle is virtually over and that the board is seeking a graceful exit to avoid further damage to the club's assets. Whether through a resignation in the coming hours or a formal dismissal, the unanimous feeling is that the process is irreversible.

Dear readers, River Plate is an institution whose greatness demands excellence and absolute leadership. There is no room for complacency or for sustaining projects that have lost their purpose. We will remain on high alert, reporting with our characteristic rigor, awaiting the imminent institutional outcome that will seek, once and for all, to restore to our beloved club the footballing identity it should never have lost.