Many times it is the strikers who steal all eyes and flashes after games. We could keep Borja’s goal, Juan Fernando Quintero’s talent, Franco Armani’s saves or Pablo Solari’s incredible adaptation, but we chose to talk about a player who is an example for all: Xavier Pinola.
The 39-year-old defender started for the third consecutive game, completing 90 minutes again and having an excellent levell. He looks very good physically, he brings his hierarchy and managed to order a defense that came with many problems.
Since he started, River has only conceded one goal and it is no coincidence that his teammates in defense have raised their level. He is making a great duo with Emmanuel Mammana and seems consolidated in the starting 11.
The most important thing about Pinola is that It seemed that he was very relegated and had many players ahead of him. Gallant At other times, he opted for David Martínez as the first option and Leandro González Pírez as an alternative, so the experienced player ended up being left out of the substitute bench.
It is clear that he did not change his discipline, that he continued training as he always did and that he prepared himself for when an opportunity came. The chance was there and the player is making the most of it.
An emblem of the club, winner of the 2018 Copa Libertadores and protagonist of the thousand battles in the Millionaire. That does not prevent At 39 years old, continue working like the first day and leaving everything behind every time you have to play.
He must be an example for his teammates, for the youth of the club and for those who are fighting for a position. The applause of the people is more than deserved and the affection will be eternal. To imitate!
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