Marcelo Escudero, coach of the Reserve, will take charge on an interim basis in this Sunday’s match against Unión in Santa Fe. Something like this has not happened for more than 10 years. The details.
Marcelo EscuderoDT of the Bookingwill take the reins on an interim basis in this Sunday’s match against Unionat the April 15 stadium Santa Febefore the assumption of Marcelo Gallardo.
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The last time that River It was led by an interim coach at the end of the 2012when Daniel Passarella, then president, fired Matias Almeyda after a weak campaign in the Initial tournament.


At that time the interim DT was Gustavo Zapatawho managed to win the match he was in charge of by 1-0 against Lanus, in it Monumental.
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Gustavo Zapata was interim manager of River in 2012
That afternoon also had the special seasoning that Ramon Angel Diaz He came out onto the field to a warm ovation from the fans, who saw him return after 10 years away from the club.
And how did River line up that time? Marcelo Barovero; Luciano Abecasis, Gabriel Mercado, Jonathan Bottinelli, Diego Martinez; Carlos Sanchez, Leonardo Ponzio, Ezequiel Cirigliano, Ariel Rojas; Rodrigo Mora and Rogelio Funes Mori.
River’s latest interim coaches:
- Gustavo Zapata (1 game in the 2012 Initial)
- Gabriel Rodriguez (5 games in the 2008 Apertura)
- Jorge Gordillo (3 games in the 2007 Apertura)
- Patricio Hernandez (1 match in the Clausura 2001)
- Delem – Lazaro Quevedo (1 match in the Clausura 2000)
- Martín Pando (1 match in the 1989 Liguilla)
- Fernando Arean (1 match in the 1986-87 championship)
- Federico Vairo (2 games at the Metropolitano 1984)
- Martin Pando (1 match at the Metropolitano 1984)
Source: Ambito

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