The emergence of Federico Girotti has raised hopes not just at River Plate but across Argentine football as a whole. The 21-year-old is making a huge impression, even earning comparisons with Borussia Dortmund phenomenon Erling Haaland.
The emergence of Federico Girotti has raised hopes not just at River Plate but across Argentine football as a whole. The 21-year-old is making a huge impression, even earning comparisons with Borussia Dortmund phenomenon Erling Haaland.
The 21-year-old is making a huge impression in Argentina and, while it is still early to draw conclusions, he appears to have what it takes to compete at the highest level – even earning comparisons with Borussia Dortmund phenomenon Erling Haaland.
The centre-forward, whose strapping 6 3” frame certainly bears some resemblance to the Norwegian, has taken little time to endear himself to the River faithful.
In January, he came off the bench to net at La Bombonera in a 2-2 Superclasico draw against arch-rivals Boca Juniors and followed that up with three goals in two Copa Argentina games to confirm his claim for a regular first-team spot.
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Argentine football begins its program for 2021 with the playing of the Copa Liga Profesional.
Boca was crowned 2019-20 league champions in March after coming out on top during the 23-game season, and also triumphed in the following Copa Diego Armando Maradona, which ended in January.
In lieu of beginning a new league season, the Argentine footballing authorities have instead sanctioned another cup competition, which will run from February to May.
The 26 Primera Division clubs have been split into two groups, with each side playing each other once.