Cremaschi, a natural central midfielder, had become an unlikely candidate to rejoin the Herons’ squad after openly criticizing coach Javier Mascherano’s tactical decisions. Being deployed in various positions, his playing time diminished, fueling his growing dissatisfaction.
“I am frustrated; I want to play,” Cremaschi stated last August. “The most important thing for me is to perform at a very high level, and to achieve that, I need playing time and experience. I have played very little in recent matches, and I do not believe it is due to my performance.”
Shortly thereafter, the Miami club arranged his loan to ensure he received consistent playing opportunities.