Club Atlético River Plate: Stefano Di Carlo admits mistakes in player management Stefano Di Carlo, president of Club Atlético River Plate, publicly admitted the errors made in managing the separated players. In a press conference at the Estadio Monumental, the executive analyzed the difficult moment the club is going through, which finished the 2025 season in 6th place in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 22 points (6 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in 16 games).

What did Di Carlo say about the separated players? Di Carlo acknowledged that the decision to send a group of players to train at the Cantilo facility was a mistake in the way it was handled. "It was a mistake in terms of the way, in the decision of the place where the players were separated," he stated. Although he defended the need to restructure the squad, he admitted that the execution was not adequate.

How does this affect River's present? The team is going through a football crisis, being the only one in the tournament that has not scored points or goals in recent games. With 20 goals scored and 15 conceded this season, the club seeks to rebuild its squad to regain competitiveness. Di Carlo highlighted that the transfer market was intense, but admitted that "we made mistakes, like everyone else".

What's next for River Plate? With 9 points behind league leaders Rosario Central, the club seeks to find its best version. Di Carlo assured that they will continue working to build a team that represents the club's identity. The president also criticized the AFA, stating that "dignity is not negotiable".