It is no coincidence that Juan Fernando Quintero is gradually winning back his place in Marcelo Gallardo’s starting line-up. It was only his third start as a starter, and while the main problem was a physical issue that kept the Antioquia man from completing 90 minutes, he wasted his talent.
Juan Fernando Quintero has been playing better as a starter than going out to finish the game. Well, on occasions when he entered the second half, he had Argentina’s critics and press demanding more from him. The creative midfielder earned the title against Newell’s and kept it against Arsenal’s De Sarandy. He left the field of play in that match due to some discomfort, but luckily he overcame it and returned to a leading role against Central Córdoba.
It was the best game Juan Fernando Quintero needed, as was River Plate. Quintero appeared early in the match goal with a huge assist from compatriot Miguel Angel Borja’s second River Platens header. Before the end of the first half, he threw magic with an individual play, a wall with Nicolás de la Cruz and a dribble off his mark before directing a filtered pass that only he saw to Elias Gomez.
It’s already his third game as a starter in Marcelo Gallardo’s program, and the tactician explained his reasons for relegating him from the start, saying, “Quintero is showing talent. Today he feels better, he is more active, he is more involved in sports. That’s why I’m playing from the start and not looking for a second half refresher”.
With flashes of quality, the millionaire club wants to renew the contract of Juan Fernando Quintero, at least with the information of TNT Sports journalist Maxi Grillo. Gradually, the man from Antioquia begins to regain his undisputed position as a starter, and Marcelo Gallardo repays him, not only giving him minutes, but praising him.
