🙌Peace at Chivas: Milito's gesture towards Sepúlveda in pre-season | OneFootball

Guadalajara’s Chivas continue to step up their preparations in Isla Navidad with their sights set on the 2026 Apertura Tournament. Amid the usual transfer market speculation, Argentine head coach Gabriel Milito was at the center of a striking scene that put to rest doubts about Gilberto Sepúlveda’s future.

Technical talk and support in Isla Navidad

The center-back who came through the red-and-white academy had lost ground and prominence since the arrival of the Albiceleste coach to the Sacred Flock’s bench, logging just 472 minutes in the last Liga MX year. This situation fueled a wave of rumors placing him outside the club for the next semester.

However, Chivas TV cameras captured a moment of real closeness between the two on the sideline. Milito spoke with “Tiba” one-on-one, tapped his chest affectionately, and ended the exchange with a firm handshake and a pat on the back, reflecting a very brotherly connection.

Milito’s high demands at the Rebaño

Although no official details of the conversation emerged, the gesture shows the more human side of the demanding coach. The talk suggests that, despite the transfer rumors and his current role as a backup, Sepúlveda still remains in Milito’s plans as the team faces the demanding sporting challenges of the 2026 season.

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