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Following Chivas‘ disappointing elimination from the Apertura 2024 playoffs by the hands of metropolis rivals Atlas, the membership is actively looking for a brand new supervisor to exchange the departed Arturo Ortega.
The crew’s inconsistent efficiency all through the season, highlighted by losses in all clásicos, necessitates a big change for the Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández.
In line with reporter Jesús Hernández of RÉCORD+, 4 candidates are in competition for the managerial place. The record consists of Oscar García, Albert Celades, and Javi García. The fourth candidate is a extra shocking, high-profile identify.
Jesús Hernández revealed that former FC Barcelona supervisor Frank Rijkaard can also be into consideration. Rijkaard, identified for his success at Barcelona between 2003 and 2008—a interval that notably included Ronaldinho—is a big addition to the record of potential candidates. The sudden inclusion of such a outstanding determine raises eyebrows and generates appreciable intrigue.
Negotiations underway and potential challenges
Chivas executives Juan Carlos Martínez Castrejo and Fran Pérez are reportedly in Spain, aiming to finalize negotiations by Friday, earlier than the crew returns from its vacation break on December ninth. Hernández said, “The administrators are already in Spain making an attempt to shut the take care of the brand new coach. Chivas returns on the ninth (of December). They need to shut it by Friday on the newest.”
One potential hurdle in appointing Rijkaard may very well be his potential calls for relating to participant recruitment. The previous Barcelona boss may request vital reinforcements to strengthen the Chivas squad. This might must be rigorously thought of by the Guadalajara administration.
In line with Hernández, Oscar García is presently thought of the frontrunner for the place. The 4 candidates are reportedly all suggestions of former Actual Madrid defender Fernando Hierro, who beforehand had a job in Chivas’ administration.
Chivas faces vital challenges, not solely find a brand new supervisor but additionally in planning for the upcoming Clausura Liga MX 2025 season, beginning on January tenth. The crew should handle each on-field efficiency and handle squad wants. The one confirmed departure is that of Jesús Sánchez, who lately introduced his retirement after an extended profession with the membership.
Isaac Brizuela’s contract expires in 2025, and his future with the membership stays unsure. The approaching months will probably be pivotal for Chivas as they search to rebuild and return to aggressive type.
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