The Chivas of Guadalajara of Mexican soccer announced this Friday the departure of their coach, the Serbian-Spanish Veljko Paunovicwho led the team to the final of the last Clausura 2023 tournament.
“Thank you, Paunovicfor your fighting spirit and for being another Chiva Hermano this year,” the team wrote on their social networks.
In 42 matches coach, Paunovic, who as a player forged the main part of his career in Atlético de Madrid, won 21, with 8 draws and 13 losses; Last summer they came close to winning the Clausura title, but lost in the final in a close fashion with Tigres UANL.
In Opening Guadalajarathe most famous team in Mexican soccer, went straight to the quarterfinals and was eliminated by Pumas UNAM, after losing the second leg of the series, at the university stadium.
The Chivas They praised Veljko’s work on their website, saying that in 13 months he arrived without much of a spotlight and despite that he got his essence and vision of the game in the squad, transferred to the stands, which again became excited about the team. after a few tough semesters.
“With his characteristic way of working, he gave the players the tools to bring out their best version. In addition, he saw the talent within the red and white ranks, as he debuted 4 players in under his command,” the board acknowledged.
He Guadalajara Paunovic’s successor will soon be announced. According to Mexican media, the main candidate to lead the team in the Clausura 2024 tournament is Argentine Fernando Gago.
Source: La Verdad
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