Chispa Velarde surprised by Efraín Juárez as manager | OneFootball

A new generation of coaches emerging from Pumas is beginning to stand out in Mexican football, with Efraín Juárez and Gonzalo Pineda as clear examples.

In particular, Juárez’s evolution surprises several former teammates, who never imagined him in that role.

Efraín "Chispa" Velarde, a close friend and now also a coach, recalled that during their playing years, no one thought Juárez had the profile of a coach, although today he celebrates his development and hopes to see him succeed with Pumas.

In a conversation with Yosgart Gutiérrez on the podcast El Re Portero, Velarde shared that they played together at Pumas, Monterrey, and the National Team, and highlighted Juárez’s preparation, expressing confidence that he can bring the team back to prominence.

Although he admitted he didn’t see him as coaching material, he valued his professional growth in countries such as the United States, Belgium, and Colombia, emphasizing his training and ability to continue advancing in his coaching career.

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