Coudet Previews Copa Sudamericana, Prioritizes Group Unity for River Plate

Buenos Aires – River Plate manager Eduardo Coudet has addressed the team’s expectations ahead of the Copa Sudamericana draw, scheduled for Thursday in Paraguay. Following a pair of victories, Coudet granted his squad a well-deserved day of rest after a period of intense training.

Focus on Logistics and Team Cohesion

Coudet acknowledged the logistical challenges that the draw could present, expressing a preference for avoiding lengthy travel. The ideal would be to have the luck to avoid it, but if it happens, we will adapt, he stated. He similarly emphasized the importance of team unity as River Plate navigates a congested schedule that includes both the Copa Sudamericana and the final stages of the Apertura tournament.

The manager highlighted the need for the team to be prepared for a demanding period, particularly with the upcoming World Cup impacting the calendar. When the Copa starts and we are already playing another tournament, we will need to find ourselves well as a group, not just as an eleven, Coudet explained.

Preparation and Ranking

River Plate will be placed in Pot 1 for the draw, based on the Conmebol ranking (currently 3rd, behind Palmeiras and Flamengo). Coudet’s team will be looking to build on recent successes, having secured victories against Sarmiento and Huracán.

Coudet also commented on the importance of internal competition within the squad, stating, I don’t look at documents, the best one plays.

Recent Team Dynamics

The recent period of intense training, described as a mini preseason, has focused on improving the team’s physical condition and implementing Coudet’s tactical approach. This has resulted in positive results on the field, with River climbing the Apertura standings.

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