The management of Juan Román Riquelme at Boca Juniors has been questioned recently by two legendary figures of the club. José Basualdo, a former player and champion with Boca in the 2000 Copa Libertadores, expressed his opinion on the team's elimination in the Copa Libertadores against Alianza Lima. Basualdo criticized the lack of clarity in Riquelme's decisions as president, stating that his desire to lead the club led him to make mistakes. He also highlighted that Fernando Gago, the current coach of Boca, was chosen more for his identification with the club than for his capability.
On the other hand, Jorge Ribolzi, assistant coach of Alfio "Coco" Basile in the Boca team of the late 70s and early 80s, also issued criticisms towards Riquelme. Ribolzi mentioned that Riquelme does not trust the coaches he chooses and should be more receptive and less egotistical in his decisions. He believes that Riquelme needs guidance and a deeper analysis when choosing a coach for the team.
Basualdo and Ribolzi agree that Riquelme is not conveying confidence or making the best decisions for the good of the team. Both former players believe that a change in the club's management is necessary, and that Riquelme should listen more to people with experience in football. They also emphasize the importance of fan support for the team and underline Boca's lack of international prominence in recent years.
In summary, the criticisms from Basualdo and Ribolzi point to the lack of professionalism and leadership of Riquelme as president of Boca Juniors, urging him to reflect on his decisions and seek advice for the good of the club.
