Sporting thrash AFS 6-0, contract terminated with... | OneFootball

João Pedro Sousa is leaving the technical command of AFS and did not lead the training session this Tuesday, December 16th. The press conference, previewing the match against Vitória de Guimarães for the Portuguese Cup round of 16, was canceled. The parties are now negotiating the contract termination, after the heavy defeat suffered by Aves against Sporting (6-0).

Presented last September as José Mota's successor, the 54-year-old coach was unable to steer the team towards victories, remaining winless in the League after 14 rounds: they are in last place, with three points, resulting from three draws.

Last Saturday, the Vila das Aves team was unable to stop Rui Borges's squad: "I acknowledge the difficulties, but of course, yes. I am ready to work and face the challenges," declared João Pedro Sousa when questioned about continuing in the position.

João Henriques is currently the most serious candidate for succession, and is almost guaranteed to take the position. He is available in the market after leaving Radomiak Radom in Poland. In Portugal, he has managed Marítimo, Moreirense, Vitória de Guimarães, Santa Clara, Paços de Ferreira, and Leixões, among others.

João Pedro Sousa worked at the Alvalade Club during the 2014/15 season. The former coach of the Minho emblem was the right-hand man of Marco Silva in the leonine team, having won a Portuguese Cup against Braga, led by Sérgio Conceição, in a penalty shootout.

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