Leonardo Astrada has resigned and will not continue being River’s coach, following the goalless draw in Tucuman. Coach Astrada did not speak to the media after last night’s meeting with River’s presidential team, and Daniel Passarella is getting ready to make an announcement later in the day.
After four straight losses and a draw, with the team playing horribly, everything indicated that Coach Astrada was going to continue in his position. In fact, it was said that he had only the support of Daniel Passarella, but last night’s result changed the situation for Leonardo Astrada.
No official confirmation has been stated whether it was Leonardo Astrada’s decision to leave or the management’s decision to let him go, but we expect an explanation in the next hours. Truth to the matter is, is that River should seek a replacement as soon as possible. Juan Jose Lopez and Hector Pitarch would be the interim coaches for River, while rumor has it that the main coaching position would be filled by Ramón Díaz or Angel Cappa.