Horacio Melgarejo's harsh self-criticism after Cienciano's draw in Liga 1 2026: "We are not capable of lifting the group"

Following a 1-1 draw between Cienciano and Los Chankas in a pending fixture of the 2026 Liga 1 Torneo Clausura, Argentine coach Horacio Melgarejo offered a severe self-assessment regarding his team's performance. Melgarejo explicitly took responsibility for the outcome, stating that his coaching staff is currently unequipped to motivate and lift the group of players.

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