Gabriel Milito Dismisses River Plate Links to Focus on Chivas Campeche Pursuit
Club Deportivo Guadalajara manager Gabriel Milito has firmly dismissed rumors linking him to the managerial post at River Plate. Speaking to the media, Milito reaffirmed his commitment to securing a title for the Rebaño Sagrado, choosing to ignore the speculation surrounding the Argentine giants following Eduardo Coudet’s difficult start.
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The Tactical Anchor: Why Milito Rejects the Buenos Aires Call
River Plate finds itself in a turbulent phase under Eduardo Coudet, who has not known victory in the Argentine championship and has instead recorded 3 defeats. Naturally, the board’s radar scanned for managerial profiles, landing on Milito. But Milito shot down the speculation with characteristic directness.
“I have nothing to say because, well, you know me somewhat and I have a very big commitment to Chivas, and I am focused only on Chivas,” Milito stated in a press conference. “My commitment is to this club, trying to lead it together with the players and the directors to be able to achieve a title. Therefore, that is my only objective.”
The situation carries a familiar tension for Guadalajara supporters. Not long ago, Fernando Gago left Chivas to go to Boca Juniors despite denying it, and in the end, the change did not work out as expected.
Managing the Drought: The Armando González Situation
Beyond managerial carousel rumors, Milito faces an equally pressing sporting challenge: getting striker Armando “Hormiga” González back on the scoresheet. González has failed to find the back of the net in his last seven Liga matches, a drought that stretches across international duty with Mexico and domestic action with Chivas.
The frustration boiled over during the recent clash against Puebla, where González made a tantrum due to his absence from the opposing nets. Milito, however, has opted for psychological reinforcement over punitive measures, leaning on individual dialogues to steady the young forward’s confidence.
“With the theme of ‘Hormiga’, yes, of course we talk a lot,” Milito explained. “He knows perfectly the confidence that we all have deposited in him. I am the first, as a coach, which is why he plays. His teammates also believe a lot in his goalscoring faculty and this streak is not going to make us change our mind.”
| Metric / Indicator | Gabriel Milito (Chivas) | Eduardo Coudet (River Plate) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Domestic Standing | Competing for Liga MX Top 4 | Winless in opening 3 fixtures |
| Recent Form Trend | Stable tactical structure | 3 losses |
| Primary Squad Challenge | Breaking Armando González’s 7-match goal drought | Immediate managerial turnaround |
| Rumored Interconnection | Targeted by River Plate board | Under pressure / seat vacant risk |
Data-Driven Patience Versus Press-Box Panic
By publicly shielding his number nine—highlighting the 24-goal return from a previous season—Milito is engineering a supportive low-block environment for the youngster’s confidence.
“He has to maintain tranquility,” Milito noted regarding González’s emotional equilibrium. “He is a very centered boy, emotionally very, very balanced. So, simply help him keep calm and, above all, sustain the confidence that he knows we have in him.”
As the transfer window progresses and South American suitors circle, Milito’s tactical whiteboard remains pinned to Guadalajara. For a club chasing silverware, keeping their technical director focused away from the Argentine sirens is the most crucial win of the season.
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