Quito -
Once again, for the sixth consecutive year, Independiente del Valle ran out of fuel before its time, and the forward Maximiliano Barreiro, without giving names, stated that the lack of professionalism influenced the team to be left without a chance of winning the stage.
Since 2012, the club has always fought at the top, but it couldn't be first to compete for the local title. In 2013 and 2014, it finished second in the overall standings. This year, it can qualify for the Libertadores or the Sudamericana.
What factors have influenced them not to fight until the end? Barreiro was asked. He responded, "When one deviates from the objective, these things happen. There are situations within the team that need to be resolved, such as being more professional," he emphasized.
Not everyone is rowing in the same direction? "Things are evident," he said, thoughtful. He continued, "There are things that confuse. One thinks about other things. They lose, hope is lost, but the group must be straightened out," he said.
The Argentine described it as strange that after a good season, the team falls apart in the final matches. "With the potential we have, it's very rare that Independiente is seventh in the stage," said the 2016 top scorer, who scored 26 goals for Delfín. (D)
27
points in this stage
That's the score Independiente del Valle has, and with 9 games left to play, it is 12 points behind the leader Emelec. Even if they win all the games, it won't be enough.