After Boca's 2-0 victory over Estudiantes at La Bombonera, coach Fernando Gago held a press conference where he evaluated his team's performance, highlighted some tactical and physical adjustments, and shared his initial impressions ahead of the Superclásico next Sunday.
"It was very important to win today's match to stay in the position we want to be in, at the top, and to be solid at home, regardless of the classic next week," Gago explained, emphasizing the importance of staying focused on each match without losing sight of the overall goal.
The coach avoided revealing details of his talk with the team at halftime, emphasizing the privacy of the locker room and his concentration on the current match instead of looking ahead to the clash with River Plate. Despite maintaining the one-game-at-a-time focus, Gago admitted that the Superclásico is already on the horizon and that Boca arrives at this encounter as leaders, with confidence and a squad in good form at a key stage of the tournament.
Regarding the changes made during the second half, Gago explained that they responded to specific situations in the match, such as health issues of some players and the need to adjust the strategy on the field. Concerning Miguel Merentiel's individual performance, the coach praised his performance and left open the possibility of him being a starter in the classic against River.
"The match has just finished and I'm just starting to assemble the other team. From Tuesday, I'll see who is in better condition to play," Gago said, indicating that he will make decisions based on each player's preparation for the next match.
