There would already be white smoke in the FMF…
According to local media like Part time and Claro Brandthe Argentine coach Diego Cocca would be chosen to lead the The Mexican Futbol selection in the process towards World Cup 2026 jointly organized by Mexico, United States and Canada.
Diego Cocca is chosen to be the new technical director of the Mexican National Team.
They are only defining if this weekend he leads his last game with Tigres or leaves at the end of the Clausura 2023. pic.twitter.com/hh4IeGEoch
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The Argentine strategist, two-time champion with the red and black of the Atlas, currently in charge of UANL Tigers, would have been chosen by Selection Committee integrated to Amaury Vergara (Guadalajara), Alejandro Irarragorri (Santos Lagoon), Emilio Azcarraga (America), Ernesto Tinajero (Necaxa), jorgealbertohank (Tijuana), as well as by Yoon de Luisa, President of the Mexican Soccer Federation.
According to the information disseminated by the aforementioned media, Cocca would take the reins of the Tricolor until the end of the participation Tigres in the Closing Tournament 2023, aspect that is still under negotiation, one of the last details before making the official announcement.
coccadouble champion with Atlas in the Opening 2021 and Closing 2022 Tournamentswould have presented a work project in his interview with Rodrigo Ares de Paga, head of the Executive Directorate of National Teams, and Jaime Ordialesdirector of Men’s National Teams, who fully convinced.
Among the points in favor of Cocca, who would have surpassed other candidates such as Miguel Herrera, Guillermo Almada or Marcelo Bielsathere is the work with young people what adjusts to the requirements taking into account the necessary and next generational change in the major representative.
During his work in Mexican soccer, Cocca has directed Santos Laguna, Xolos, Atlas and, currently, Tigresand it has been characterized precisely by giving opportunity to young people.
Cook, 50 years old, He has won four titles as a strategist. In Argentina he made league champion racing in 2014. And in Mexico, the 70-year drought of the discharges and he made him a two-time champion in the Opening 2021 and Closing 2022. In addition, with the Rojinegros he also won the 2022 Champion of Champions.
(With information from Part time and Marca Claro)