Battaglia did not resign from Boca: “I never thought of taking a step to the side”

The 1-1 against Godoy Cruz at La Bombonera seemed like the straw that broke the camel’s back for Sebastián Battaglia’s situation with Boca Juniors. After the draw, the fourth in a row in the Professional League Cup, the coach met with the Football Council to discuss the state of the first team. Then, the local media speculated about the departure of the former soccer player.

What if the high command took away his confidence or if the DT decided to resign. He commented on everything until a few hours ago. However, the coach of the ‘Xeneizes’, before leaving for Santiago del Estero, attended the local press to provide details about the talk with the high command and, incidentally, rule out the version regarding resignation.

“I never thought about stepping aside, not at all. I told the players that I was with them to death and that I trusted the squad we have, in their abilities, but I never thought of stepping aside “revealed Battaglia.

Immediately, Sebastián gave scope of the summit with the Council. “Well, the meeting was to make a self-criticism of what we have been doing. It is always necessary. We know the situation we are experiencing in terms of some circumstance of the matches “he expressed.

“I did not talk about my continuity, that issue was never touched, I believe in processes, in working, in continuing to look for the best way and improving on the field. We have had many problems due to injuries and suspended in the Cup, we had difficulties, but we try to accommodate ourselves “sustained and shattered speculation about his permanence in Boca.

Do you have the backing of the board?

In contact with reporters on the eve of the match against Central Córdoba, Battaglia was asked about the support of the Football Council. Before responding, the Boca coach took a breath and stated: “We feel the support of all the people, we all want the best for Boca, here what always matters is Boca”.

He clarified with the moment of the ‘blue and gold’ on all fronts in which he participates: “Beyond the last draws, we have to go to the table and today we are classified and in the Copa Libertadores we are all on equal terms, with three points. Boca is in the race”sentenced Battaglia in a hectic week that is still not over.