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Maxi Salas Plays Down Rojo Clash as River–Racing Cup Tie Looms Without a Set Date

The forward's release-clause exit from Racing has fueled a charged build-up to a Copa Argentina quarterfinal still awaiting date and venue.

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El delantero del Millonario no se guardó nada.
Maximiliano Salas entrevistado en la señal de ESPN

Overview

  • River and Racing will meet in the Copa Argentina quarterfinals, though the AFA has not announced the date or stadium.
  • Salas said playing for River fulfills a childhood dream and he described an immense joy after settling quickly as a starter.
  • Reports note he has 2 goals in 5 matches and that Marcelo Gallardo asks him to press, hold up the ball and attack space.
  • The striker downplayed any personal conflict with Marcos Rojo, calling him respectful, as separate reports state Rojo is eligible for cup competitions but not the league.
  • River signed Salas by paying his release clause from Racing, breaking the unwritten ‘pacto de caballeros’ and intensifying fan-driven “morbo” around the upcoming tie.