👀 Costas calls for reinforcements: the names linked with Racing
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Eliminated by Platense from the final stages of the Torneo Apertura in the Professional League, Racing Club still has the Copa Libertadores ahead, where they have already secured a spot in the round of 16, as well as the Copa Argentina. But the end of the semester is approaching, and at La Academia they are starting to think about the mid-year transfer market. The coach himself, Gustavo Costas, emphasized this after the victory against Colo Colo, when he stated that the squad needs at least "three or four reinforcements." "Racing needs to sell in order to strengthen," was the response from the club's management, but some names are already starting to emerge... Villa and Moreno on La Academia's radar Sebastián Villa and Marcelino Moreno are two of the names Costas likes to reinforce the attack. "We play every three days and sometimes you don't have enough to take risks," the coach said about the need for reinforcements. "Maravilla wasn't ready to play, after the two goals I already wanted to take him out. Him, Sosa, Salas... They've all been playing every game, we play at a very intense pace." Names like Villa and Moreno would give the squad a boost in quality. The coach believes he needs to strengthen the team with another number 9 and also a winger. In addition, a creative midfielder and another reinforcement in defense are also positions Gustavo Costas is looking to strengthen.
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