👊 Diego Cocca on Mexico: I asked for time, they didn't give it to me | OneFootball

Nearly three years after his abrupt departure, Diego Cocca has spoken out again about his brief spell with the Mexican National Team. The Argentine coach, who lasted just 129 days in the role, denounced the lack of support from the Mexican Football Federation after being dismissed having managed only seven matches and suffered a single defeat against the United States.

A cycle cut short

Cocca stressed that his methodology is based on time and building projects, something he was denied with El Tri. "What I asked for was a process, and they didn’t give it to me. It gives me peace of mind to know that I wanted to help Mexico compete seriously," said the coach, who joined the team after a successful spell with Atlas and Tigres.

The instability of the Aztec bench

With just three wins, three draws, and one defeat, Cocca’s stint marked the beginning of a whirlwind series of changes that included Jaime Lozano and, currently, Javier Aguirre. The Argentine’s criticism once again brings to the table the debate over short cycles and the urgency for results that prevails in Mexican football ahead of the next World Cup.

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