Marcelo Gallardo directed his last game at the Monumental, but officially it will be on Sunday, October 23 in Avellaneda, when River Plate faces Racing Club in the final matchday. Meanwhile, the management of the millionaire club is already working on the replacement of the 'Muñeco'.
For now, there are several names on the table, but none has made progress in a formal way. The idea is to wait until Sunday, which is Gallardo's last game, and then start the conversations and assess how interested they are in the project.
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The main candidate at the moment is Martín Demichelis. At River Plate, they see his arrival as feasible. His profile and ideology are very well regarded. Let's remember that the same coach mentioned a few months ago that he dreams of arriving at the Monumental, so this could be the perfect moment to make the big leap.
Among the list of interested coaches, the name of Ricardo Gareca also appears. The former coach of the Peruvian National Team has the necessary experience to take charge of a demanding team and continue in the footsteps of Marcelo Gallardo; however, it is not the main or preferred option.
Other names are also mentioned to replace the 'Muñeco'. Pablo Aimar and Marcelo Bielsa are two complicated and almost impossible options for the management. Right now, no hasty decisions will be made, as they have enough time to evaluate candidates.
Similarly, in the last few hours, another candidate who is highly regarded has emerged. It is the experienced Argentine strategist Diego Cocca, who is currently coaching Atlas in Liga MX.