Hernán Crespo has rejected interest from Club Atlético River Plate and will remain as head coach of Mexico's Atlas. The news 2026, dispels rumors circulating in Argentina about a possible approach from the Núñez-based club.
The team managed by Marcelo Gallardo, sitting 14th in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 4 points from 6 games, was seeking a change on the bench. River Plate has scored 4 goals and conceded 6 so far this season, leaving them 9 points behind leaders Argentinos JRS. Their last result was a 2-2 draw against Vélez Sarsfield on August 23.
Why did Crespo decide to stay at Atlas?
Hernán Crespo, the former Argentina striker, has found a stable project at the Mexican club. Reports indicate that, at the time of publication, there was no formal offer from River Plate. The manager prefers to continue the work he started at Atlas, where he has a current contract and the backing of the board.
The situation at River Plate is complex. The team needs to improve its performance after an irregular start to the domestic championship. You can check the current state of the squad on our squad page.
How does this affect River Plate?
The news leaves River Plate without a concrete option for their bench in the short term. The club must now evaluate other alternatives while trying to climb the league table. The team is on a positive run of four matches unbeaten, with two wins and two draws in their recent fixtures.
This Sunday, August 30, River Plate will visit Banfield, who are 11th in the table, in a key match. The planning for upcoming games is available on our fixtures calendar.
What is the team's current context?
River Plate's leadership must make quick decisions. Performance in the Liga Profesional Argentina is a priority, and the search for a manager becomes more urgent. The team showed character by drawing their last match after being behind, but they need consistency.
The standings table shows the distance the team must close to get into the title race. With the transfer window closed, any change in the coaching staff must be made with available resources.
The immediate focus is on the match against Banfield. A good result there could provide a necessary boost for the team before the leadership defines the future of the bench in the longer term.
