Who are the candidates to replace Diego Martínez at Boca Juniors and the coach who will take over temporarily

Diego Martínez he stopped being a coach Boca Juniors. After the match against Belgrano in Cordovacorresponding to the date 16 professional leaguethe coach announced his resignation at a press conference. From this moment, the 45-year-old technical director began to follow the dance of names.

In principle, it is not confirmed who will train temporarily against Argentinos Juniors at La Bombonera next Sunday. Mariano Herron (Reserve DT), Blas Giunta (lower coordinator) or Silvio Rudman (directing the 4th with Matías Giménez) would be one of the names.

It is worth recalling that Football Council He will have to urgently look for a replacement to take over the reins of the professional team, because not only does the club have to complete the championship, which today is far in the fight for the title and also outside the qualification zone for the next Copa. Libertadores, but because they are Argentina Cup quarter-final against Gimnasia La Plata that it would be played October 23rd.

Among the main names that sounded in the world of Boca this week, the strongest was that of Carlos Bianchi as the manager and his son-in-law, Eduardo Dominguezas a coach, after his contract with Students of La Plata. This statement was made by Mono Navarro Montoya, the authorized word in Xeneiza.

Another one of the coaches they like Juan Román Riquelme are Cristian González and Gustavo Quinterosbut in both cases they both direct. Kily at Unión de Santa Fe and another at Vélez Sarsfield, the leader of the professional league.

Nestor Pekermanwho previously played Jorge Almirón alongside Tata Martino, who left and then signed for Inter Miami, runs further back. While the one with the most power and favorite shout is Guillermo Barros Schelottowho does not currently manage and resides in the United States.

Fernando Gagowho manages Chivas de Guadalajara in Mexico is another contender, with mention further back Rodolfo Arruabarrenawhich directs in Saudi Arabia and is more difficult. The same goes for Walter Samuelwho would have to leave the coaching staff of Lionel Scaloni at the head of the Argentine team.

Finally, Martín Palermo is added to the list, which is difficult because he manages Paraguay’s Olimpia Tano Ortiz and Turk Mohamedlikes Riquelme and neither of them are currently directing.

For now, the team will return to work this Monday after Sunday off, pending confirmation in what interim position.

“It’s not going to be a back and forth today that we have to talk about football.” I just want to inform you that I have submitted my resignation. First I spoke to the Council, then to the President and later to the footballers. We will not continue in our role as coach. I thank the institution and the president for trusting me to implement the idea. At this point, apart from the feeling that we are all very responsible, it is the healthiest and best for the institution that we leave the office,” said the 45-year-old CTO.

The coach also thanked the club, players and fans for the support he received during his nine-month tenure. “The only and most important thing was that Mouth play good football every weekend. At this point we fell short at times and it was best to step aside. Finally, I thank the people who, without being the important man in club football, gave us incredible support and affection until the last day. I apologize and thank you for what you have given us during these nine months,” added Martínez.