The determination was stern. Julio Cesar Falcioni didn’t move his pulse to remove Iván Marcone. The 66-year-old coach decided to remove the central midfielder after a weak production in the match against the Hurricanes. (1-1) August 16 in Avellaneda. And the decision prompted a reaction for the specific purpose of leaving a strong message to the footballer and the entire squad. A month later, the DT measure paid off: the midfielder raised his level significantly.
in that moment, The emperor removed the position of Marcone because he was not physically fit. In short, he lacked rhythm and was not at 100% of his potential. Remedy had a powerful line drop for the group. The coach made it clear that he will not tolerate players who give advantage. For this reason, Marcone did not add minutes against Godoy Cruz (1–1), Velez (1–1) and Gimnasia (1–3).
What was the wheel doing at that time? The squad’s demanding physical coach Gustavo Otero was in charge of planning a mini-precision to keep the 32-year-old in optimal conditions. “Some require a set-up, lose a few pounds or gain muscle. In some cases we’ll make some adjustments to the aerobic portion, though nothing outside the normal parameters,” the teacher said as the emperor descended. Said later, without giving his own name. Marcone probably accepted the receipt.
The 32-year-old midfielder agreed.
The midfielder devoted himself to recovering his physical and football rhythm, as he had not reached 100% after passing through Elche in Spain, where He barely played nine games in the first half of the year, of which he started in three. Falcioni appreciated Marcone’s attitude and willingness to work quietly and improve his situation. And that’s why DT returned ownership.
After three games without taking the field, the midfielder played the last three games from the start against Aldosivi (3–0), Sarmiento de Junín (2–1) and Velez (2–0). Well placed, he shared half the field with team captain Lucas Romero, who was able to loosen more by having a partner to stop and recover the ball. In fact, the Marcone is one of the central defenders in the event of a loss and this gives the dog a little more freedom.
At the wheel he was viewed with greater intensity than the version that he had featured in the eight games he played for the club before making the mini preseason: four games with Eduardo Dominguez, three under Graf’s interim and Falconi’s. Second with The emperor managed to retrieve it. And by the way, he made it clear that he does not marry by names.
