Ismael Blanco led his first «Rodillo Rojo» session | OneFootball

Club Técnico Universitario formally began a new chapter in football, focused on turning around its current situation in the LigaPro. Argentine head coach Ismael Blanco took charge of the squad and led his first training session at the Ambato club’s sports complex.

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Following the departure of Colombian manager Bernardo Redín, the board of directors of “Rodillo Rojo”, led by Alberto Jara, decided to place its trust in the historic former striker. Blanco, remembered for his successful goal-scoring spell with Barcelona Sporting Club, now takes on the major challenge of making his absolute debut as a professional coach in the top tier of Ecuadorian football.

The coaching staff

The new coach will not be alone in the difficult mission of moving the team away from the relegation places. The club officially announced the makeup of the new red-and-white coaching staff, combining tactical youth with deep knowledge of the local scene:

Assistant Coach: Nelson Benítez

Fitness Coach: Rodrigo Cariaga

Goalkeeping Coach: Héctor Lautaro Chiriboga

The presence of Chiriboga brings valuable institutional knowledge, while Argentine professionals Benítez and Cariaga complete the working structure chosen by Blanco to give the squad a new physical and footballing identity.

The immediate objectives of “Rodillo”At 43, “Zorro” Blanco takes charge of the squad at a highly demanding stage of the season. His initial contract runs until the end of the regular stage, with a renewal clause subject to meeting sporting objectives. The main focus of the incoming coaching staff will be on restoring Técnico Universitario’s collective solidity, rebuilding the players’ confidence, and putting together positive results to secure their place in Serie A once and for all.

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