The vice president of Boca, Juan Román Riquelme, praised the present of the “Xeneize” team, highlighted the work of the youth players who emerged from the club and assured that every night “they dream of playing in the final of the Copa Libertadores.”.
“Last year they won both tournaments, in March they were champions again and now they are in the quarterfinals of the Argentine Cup and in the semis of the Libertadores. They show that they are a strong group. It is not easy to be where they are. I dream that we are going to do well matches with Palmeiras and I dream that we are going to be in the final”expressed Riquelme in an interview for D Sports Radio, where he did not minimize the efforts of the players.
And I add: “We are where we wanted to be. The Copa Libertadores for me is the most beautiful tournament. We are in the semifinals. We have had to play with complicated teams, we have a tough opponent, with good players, who has a coach and the same players from three years ago “We are going to go play on a carpet court that is different from the dirt. But first we have our game at home with our people which will be a party and see if we are lucky enough to win.”.
Riquelme, about the references of the Boca squad
“We are happy with the squad we have and very grateful to the older ones. To Pol (Guillermo Fernández), who speaks little but is important on a day-to-day basis, (Frank) Fabra, who is the oldest in the club, (Javier ) García, (Facundo) Roncaglia. Taking Frank out, the others left the club, they know him and do an important job so that the boys, when they come up, feel comfortable. Add to that Marcos Rojo who seems to have played here all his life.”he pointed out about the team’s references.
Regarding the Colombian Fabra He assured that he is the “Marcelo of Boca” and that in the series against Racing for the Libertadores he played a fundamental role in leading the match in favor of the club for much of the match.
And regarding the enormous gift of goalkeeper Sergio Romero, he added: “He did a very good job and we are happy to see one of the best of all time of the Argentine National Team with the shirt of our club.”
Riquelme, about the Boca game
“You can always play better. Yesterday we ended up winning the first half 2-0, the game ended tied and we went on penalties. Both you and we thought we were going to win it on the field. We must also congratulate Almagro”explained about the match he won this Sunday on penalties in the Argentine Cup.
“I always have the hope that we are going to play better and so does the coach. The Argentine Cup is one of the most difficult tournaments. We tied it, it could have been careless or not but I hope it doesn’t happen again because it can leave you out.”he added.
“I can’t say anything more than thanks to the boys. Obviously we want to play better, always”hill.
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