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While Zubeldia bore the brunt of criticism, commentators did acknowledge that player underperformance was also a significant issue. The necessity for players to take more initiative was stressed, particularly given the caliber of players in the squad who ordinarily would be expected to excel. Questions arose around whether the team has truly embraced Zubeldia’s philosophy and whether the players were prepared to perform at the required level.
Giovan Chacon pointed out that player dependency — on stars such as Caleri and Oscar — might have played a part in the lackluster performances, hinting at the squad's limited depth and versatility, especially after significant roster changes at the start of the season.