Reasons for the elimination of America from the Copa Libertadores and...

America received a hard blow, which this Thursday was left out of the Copa Libertadores, as the last of its group, and did not even manage to go to the South American Cup. What happened? Here are some reasons for his failure this season.

Dismantled: America pays the price for its decisions. Of having lost fundamental players like Pisano and Rangel, and not having replaced them or not having found a way to replace them well. America was left without two key pieces, especially without the scorer Rangel and his goals have been missed.

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DT change: Another false decision was the abrupt change of coach midway. Guimaraes’ departure was a severe blow to the squad. If good Juan Cruz Real has tried to get the team afloat, the change of game idea cost America, which along the way had to internalize new concepts and with very little time for that task. America has had good games, good passages, perhaps in the future it can become strong in the League. For now, mourn this elimination.

Bad campaign: America was looking for a miracle. Because in general his campaign was bad, that’s why he is the last of his group. America was a lousy venue and it’s difficult to aspire to more. He lost to Gremio and tied with Inter and La Católica. As a visitor he fought but did not reach him. What he did not do at home he could not repair on the outside. He barely made 6 points and won a game. This is very difficult.

He does not know how to close matches: America sins and pays dearly. Because he is not capable of closing the games. He spent the weekend against Nacional, after playing a great game. And now it happened to him in Brazil, when he was winning 1-0 and had the quota for the South American in his pocket and he let himself be tied. The coach and the players criticize the addition of 11 minutes and penalties, and all that goes, but a team like America cannot blink when it has a guaranteed loot. In an oversight it damages all the work.

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Those who are saved: America has important players, who stood out and who made an effort to keep the team alive in the Cup. Players like Duván Vergara or Santiago Moreno, to name a couple who have stood out and who are diamonds for the future of the team. They will have to prove it now in the League. Goalkeeper Graterol also leaves good feelings, and the team continues to rely on the experience of Ramos, who did not play against Gremio.

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