Claudio Úbeda tipped as Boca’s new boss: “he’s a top manager” | OneFootball

Darío Oscar Scotto, who wore the Boca Juniors jersey between 1995 and 1996, came out to publicly support Claudio Úbeda, current member of the Xeneize coaching staff who is filling in for Miguel Ángel Russo due to health issues. With a relationship that dates back to their time in the youth national teams, Scotto did not hesitate to highlight the former defender’s qualities as a coach.

“I believe Pipa is a great coach, he has excellent football knowledge,” Scotto stated, emphasizing the experience and preparation of Claudio Úbeda. “I’ve known him since he was young, we were teammates, I saw him train. He has every chance of becoming Boca’s coach as well,” he added, making it clear he trusts the potential of the manager.

Úbeda is filling in for Russo due to health reasons.

In a context where technical decisions are under intense scrutiny, Scotto emphasized, in a conversation with Radio Del Plata, the importance of listening to Claudio Úbeda in the locker room: “Players usually pay more attention to what the head coach says, but right now I think Boca’s players really need to pay attention to what Claudio says, because he’s someone who knows football, who has coached national teams, who has managed top division teams.”

The words of the former striker not only reinforce Úbeda’s profile as an experienced coach, but also position him as a valid option to take on greater responsibilities within the team, while the focus remains on Miguel Ángel Russo’s health and whether he will be able to continue in charge given his health and age.

Claudio Úbeda will make his debut as Boca’s head coach at La Bombonera

Although he will be replacing Miguel Ángel Russo as his main assistant coach, “Sifón” will have his first match as Boca’s head coach at the Alberto J. Armando stadium. Úbeda already knows what it’s like to coach a team at this venue, as he visited it as Racing’s manager.

Úbeda during his match at La Bombonera managing Racing.

In charge of Racing, he visited Boca’s stadium on August 29, 2021, in the middle of the pandemic, in a match marked by the absence of fans and a goalless draw that bored everyone.

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