Ivan Delfino, the leading candidate to take over at Godoy Cruz | OneFootball

After the draw against Morón, Godoy Cruz’s directors dismissed head coach Mariano Toedtli. Iván Delfino is one of the candidates to replace him.

Godoy Cruz drew with Deportivo Morón at the Feliciano Gambarte for Matchday 12 of the Primera Nacional tournament, extended its winless run to four matches, and coach Mariano Toedtli, who was criticized by the fans at the end of the match, will not continue in the position. Iván Delfino, former Colón coach, is one of the main candidates to replace him.

At the press conference, the coach said he felt supported by the club’s directors; however, amid the general discontent, a meeting was scheduled for Monday morning in which the directors decided to activate the contractual mechanisms to part ways with Toedtli.

“I feel supported by the directors. Up to now they have backed me. The players believe in the work that is being done, and we have a good relationship,” Toedtli had said on Sunday, but clearly the latest results weighed more heavily.

Regarding the fans’ displeasure, he acknowledged: “The fans are angry, and rightly so—or I don’t know if entirely rightly. When the result doesn’t come, it’s hard to see anything positive.”

Toedtli’s 12 matches with the Expreso

Mariano Toedtli was in charge of the professional squad of Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba for only 12 matches, recording 3 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses, one of which meant elimination from the Copa Argentina.

Mariano Toedtli made his debut on February 13 in a 1-1 draw against Ciudad de Bolívar at the Feliciano Gambarte, in the team’s opening match of the Primera Nacional tournament.

Tomba sits 6th with 16 points, currently qualifying for the Reducido, and is 5 points behind leaders Deportivo Morón.

Who will take over at Godoy Cruz

Toedtli’s departure coincides with Daniel Oldrá’s return to the club as Sporting Director. The coach himself said: “I know him from the first spell when we were at the club together. He is a positive person for the club, he knows this squad, he developed most of the players, and his experience is very important.”

In any case, contrary to what many are speculating, Oldrá made it clear that he will not take charge, and the interim coach will most likely be Flaco Osvaldo Miranda, who would manage the team this weekend against Racing de Córdoba.

As for the candidates, one name that emerged in recent hours is Luis García, current Chicago coach and former Deportivo Maipú manager. However, the name that has started to gain more traction is Iván Delfino, former Colón coach.

Toedtli’s last time with Tomba

After the draw with Deportivo Morón, which ended up meaning his farewell to the club, Mariano Toedtli said: “I leave with a feeling of sadness because of the way the match unfolded, where we weren’t able to hold on to the result.”

“We leave frustrated because of the huge effort the players make every day. Now we have to think about Racing de Córdoba and try to win to stay near the top of the table,” added the coach, heavily criticized by supporters who asked him to resign as he was leaving the pitch.

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