Gastón Lotito, the current coach of Nueva Chicago, has sparked controversy with comments about the Funebrero stadium. In a pre-match interview ahead of the team's game against Funebrero, Lotito described the stadium as "una cancha de la C" (a stadium from the 1950s) and compared it to a worn-out carpet from his grandmother's house. He also claimed that the stadium's synthetic pitch is difficult to play on, citing the low light and the proximity of the walls.
The comments sparked outrage from Funebrero's fans and staff, with the club issuing a statement expressing their disappointment and frustration. Nueva Chicago was forced to apologize publicly, stating that Lotito's comments did not represent the club's values or history. The club also described Funebrero as an "institución hermana" (sister institution) and expressed their respect for the team.
Nueva Chicago is currently struggling in the Primera Nacional, sitting in 14th place just two points away from the red zone. The team lost to Atlanta and drew with San Martín in the 45 minutes they played. The controversy surrounding Lotito's comments has put the team under further pressure, and it remains to be seen how they will recover from this setback.