Boca and an elimination that ignited the internal

Boca Juniors was once again at the center of the storm. The hope of a night of revenge was extinguished after another elimination. The blow wasn't just a sporting one: at the heart of the club, tensions are rising, and the rift between management and the squad is beginning to show internal fissures.

Alejandro Veiga, deputy secretary of the institution and part of Juan Román Riquelme's inner circle, broke his silence with harsh statements. Instead of hiding his displeasure after the defeat, he chose a direct tone to support the president and focus on the players.

"It's time for the squad to stand up for the president, after all the times the president stood up for them," he declared, speaking on the Boca Juniors program. And he did so with a clear gesture of loyalty to Riquelme: "When they play poorly, the president is to blame. They focus on him for 10 minutes in the stands as if he were responsible for everything. And Román always supported them."

In his analysis, Veiga raised a difference in commitment and responsibility: "I support Román by doing my job to the best of my ability, with love for the colors. I would like the players to do the same on the field. Not with demagogic statements or attitudes."

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Gentleness

The sharpest remarks came when asked if the squad is up to the task. “I have a problem with the players. They aren't performing. Does the team you see on the field represent you? Not me,” he stated bluntly. He added: “They owe the president, the fans. The fans cheered us on, despite the unusual weather. It's okay for them to be angry; how could I not understand?”

The manager also addressed the role of Mariano Herrón, the current interim coach, who has been at the center of the debate over his continued contract: "He's a source of pride for the club. He knows the kids. Who did you bring in after Fernando (Gago)? This isn't easy." However, he clarified that the final decision rests with the president: "Román is at the club 24 hours a day. If something needs to change, he'll do it. And he'll take charge."

Amid rumors about the controversial behavior of some key players, such as Marcos Rojo, Veiga adopted a more moderate tone, but left a message: "I'm not in the squad. They say hello when we cross paths. But we need them in the important games. I'd like to see Cavani fit and healthy, injury-free."

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Gentleness

A 66-year member of the club, Veiga concluded with a statement of experience: “I've learned a little bit. I know what needs to be said and what can't be said. And you can't talk about what you don't know.”

The internal tensions within Boca are growing, and although the ruling party is trying to show unity, the echoes of the defeat continue to resonate. This time, with voices from within that no longer conceal their exhaustion.