Gabriel Milito, manager of Guadalajara Chivas, firmly dismissed rumors linking him to the River Plate job, stating his sole focus is on the Rebaño Sagrado. The Argentine, ahead of the Leagues Cup, emphasized his commitment to leading Chivas to a title this season. Currently, the team sits 12th in Liga MX with 4 points (1W-1D-1L) from three matches, following a 1-1 draw against Puebla on August 1. ## What did Milito say about the rumors? In a press conference, Milito was clear: “I have nothing to say about River Plate. My commitment is fully with Chivas and the players to win a title.” The coach stressed his focus remains on the team’s present goals, undistracted by external speculation. ## How is Chivas preparing for the Leagues Cup? Milito also discussed the team’s readiness for the tournament, where they aim to improve their record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last four games (DWLL). “We’re prepared, motivated, and aware of the tournament’s demands. We’ll give our all in every match,” he said, trusting in the squad’s dedication. ## What’s next for Guadalajara Chivas? Their next fixture is against Santos Laguna (17th in the table) on August 17, a crucial match to climb the standings and close the 3-point gap to leaders Club América. Milito and his team seek to turn around their 2 goals scored and 3 conceded this season.