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River Plate replaces coach Coudet and parts ways with Pezzella
River Plate is undergoing significant structural changes following its elimination from the Copa Sudamericana by Independiente Santa Fe in a penalty shootout. Eduardo Coudet has stepped down as head coach, stating that a process at the club is ‘insustainable without results’. Coudet, whose tenure lasted approximately 176 days, expressed gratitude to the players and staff while acknowledging the team's recent poor performance.
Leonardo Ponzio will serve as the interim manager, supported by Marcelo Escudero and a technical staff including Christian Manfredi. The club's leadership, including President Stefano Di Carlo and sporting director Enzo Francescoli, confirmed the transition as they begin searching for a permanent replacement. Potential candidates mentioned include Hernán Crespo, Pablo Aimar, Gabriel Milito, and Diego Cocca, while reports suggest interest in Lionel Scaloni.
In player news, defender Germán Pezzella has reached a mutual agreement with the club to rescind his contract. The 35-year-old World Cup winner, who had been training separately from the main squad, bid an emotional farewell to the fans on social media. Pezzella leaves after two stints with the club, having played a total of 119 matches and winning five titles.
Entities
Argentina · Eduardo Coudet · Germán Pezzella · Giuliano Galoppo · Independiente Santa Fe · Leonardo Ponzio · Marcos Acuña · River Plate · Stefano Di Carlo
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pezzella suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on August 9, 2025. combonoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Pezzella had played a total of 119 matches for the club across two stints. canalshowsport.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pezzella posted a farewell message on Instagram expressing his love for the fans. combonoticias.com · canalshowsport.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pezzella was a product of River Plate's youth divisions. combonoticias.com · canalshowsport.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pezzella won five titles during his two periods with the club. combonoticias.com · canalshowsport.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] River Plate and Germán Pezzella have mutually agreed to rescind his contract. combonoticias.com · canalshowsport.com.ar