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Jorge Carrascal’s level at River Plate has not gone unnoticed for the Argentine press. His great performance in the quarterfinal series of the Copa Libertadores against Nacional de Uruguay, in which he scored a goal and was one of the figures, put his name on everyone’s lips.
The presence of the Colombian in Marcelo Gallardo’s team began to generate the comparison with his compatriot and former River player, Juan Fernando Quintero. He was in the Argentine team between 2017 and 2020 and left his mark by scoring a goal in the 2018 Libertadores final against Boca Juniors.
Carrascal may be more than Quintero
In a text written by Quique Gastañaga for TNT Sports, describes Carrascal as “not just a player for fans of the diagonal red band to enjoy. He is a talent for all those who love this fabulous game to enjoy. The jersey doesn’t matter. In the midst of so many mediocrities, it’s worth celebrating the explosion of the Colombian Neymar “.
After Quintero’s departure for Chinese football, in River there were doubts about the vacancy it left and who could be his replacement. With work and the guidance of Gallardo, the 22-year-old footballer managed that “today nobody misses the nalgón because Carrascal exploded,” says Gastañaga.
His great ability and his technique to get rid of rivals “with a footfall, with a cue, with a collection control, with a sensual punch“, as defined by the Argentine journalist, makes the work of enlistment and its influence on the River attack fundamental.
Differences between Quintero and Carrascal
The quality that both players have is undeniable, but their mentality on the court and the gameplay characteristics are very different and this is highlighted by Gastañaga in his text.
Carrascal’s 1.79 centimeters help him to be more agile and move more easily between forwards or to aid in defensive tasks. Your speed is also decisive when changing rhythm or overflow the band.
With 10 centimeters less, Quintero dazzled with his ability to filter balls in the rival area and his wider frame, he managed to get rid of opponents and hold the ball.
From the hitch position, both have very different qualities in the same position. While Carrascal looks for the individual play, Juanfer fulfills one more job as a team player assisting and putting his companions to play.
River Plate will play on Sunday, December 27, against Arsenal de Sarandí for the third day of the Diego Armando Maradona Cup. In the Copa Libertadores will face Palmeiras from Brazil in the semifinals on January 5, 2021.
