Overview

• The heavy loss in Buenos Aires capped a stretch of five defeats in seven matches, with analysts faulting tactics and morale.
• Cristian Fabbiani said he will remain coach through December, calling on the team to respond at home against Tigre on Friday.
• Forward Carlos ‘Cocoliso’ González voiced shame over the performance and publicly backed the coach, urging unity in the squad.
• Reporting indicates club directors are deferring major decisions until the December 14 elections, treating the period as a transition.
• Commentators warn that if results do not improve, Newell’s could put its top-flight status at risk.