Mar 18 • 00:50 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

Newell’s continues to be a shadow that sinks deeper every day, and Lanús took advantage of its limitations: a merciless 5-0

Newell’s suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat against Lanús, highlighting the team's ongoing struggles and imminent relegation fears.

Newell’s, a prominent football club from Rosario, Argentina, is currently enduring a dismal performance in the Torneo Apertura, having only won one of their last 19 matches. Their latest match against Lanús ended in a harsh 5-0 defeat, a scoreline that reflects not only their on-field struggles but also a lack of resilience and reaction from the team. Coach Frank Darío Kudelka expressed frustration, while the players appeared resigned to their fate, exacerbating concerns about their immediate future in the league.

Currently languishing at the bottom of Zone A, Newell's find themselves among the only three teams in the tournament without a victory thus far, along with Central Córdoba and Aldosivi. With the worst defensive record in the competition, having conceded 22 goals in ten matches, the club's prospects for improvement look bleak. The overwhelming losses have led them to live in constant fear of relegation back to Primera Nacional, a harsh blow for a club with a rich footballing history.

As the season progresses, Newell's must address their severe shortcomings both tactically and psychologically. The cumulative pressure of poor results has created a toxic environment that could further hinder performance. Without substantial changes, it seems inevitable that the club's struggles will continue, possibly leading to an uncertain future as they strive to regain their competitive edge in Argentine football.

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