The big favorite of the Rayo Vallecano bench and two surprising alternatives
Quique Setien, Vicente Moreno, Jose Luis Mendilibar, Pacheta, Paco Lopez, Sergio Gonzalez, Diego Alonso and now Francisco Rodriguez. Including the Almeria coach who was sacked last Tuesday by Rayo Vallecano, there are now eight coaches sacked. so far this season in La Liga, although Gaizka Garitano is about to become ninth.
In fact, the decision to abandon Francisco in the franhirojo team It was almost a personal decision by club president Raul Martin Presa. as sporting director David Cobeño tried to convince him otherwise until the last minute, according to reports Relief.
Such a scoring streak by the team caused great concern among both the fans and the leaders of the Rajistas. Rayo Vallecano could only add one of the last 15 points is on the line and he has only one win in the last 14 days from LaLiga EA Sports. But, despite everything, they are fourteenth in the table, seven points ahead of the relegation places.
Be that as it may, the efforts of the noble Vallecas plant are now focused on closing the replacement as soon as possible. In this sense, The main candidate is Inigo Perez, who was Andoni Iraola’s second coach last season. in the Vallecano team and left a very pleasant impression after he retired from football in the summer of 2022.
Inigo Perez was already the favorite ahead of Francisco.
36-year-old former Athletic Club, Huesca, Mallorca, Numancia and Osasuna footballer Last summer he already received an offer to replace Iraola. but having thought about this proposal, decided to follow his “mentor” in his adventures at the head of Bournemouth. An experience that only lasted a few months, as he had to return due to being unable to obtain a work permit in England because he did not have a high enough UEFA coaching level.
Thus, Inigo Perez It is on the market and is the number one option. under the management of Rayo Vallecano, according to media such as Relief. Some, indeed, They consider its signing almost completealthough others like it Brand They note that the Navarrese’s opinion has not changed at the moment compared to last summer, when he decided to end his stay in Vallecas.
Albert Celades variant
Meanwhile, other names of possible candidates to replace Francisco are emerging. This is the case of Albert Celades, unemployed since he managed Valencia in the 19/20 campaign, appreciating his commitment to the young people at that stage at Che’s club. Previously, in addition, he accumulated success in the youth teams of the Spanish national team, and was also Lopetegui’s assistant at Real Madrid.
Trial of Paco Jemez with contract in Iran
The choice of options is limited because You cannot use any technician who has worked in the First or Second Division this season. Profile of a coach who knows La Liga and does not have a team. However, another of the names that came to the fore does not meet the last condition, for example Paco Jemez.
In accordance with SER Sports carouselCordovan was also tested by leaders Rayo Vallecano, which he has already staged in two scenes with light and shadows, always received recognition for his offensive style. However, now Jemez He has a contract until the end of the year with the Iranian Traktor.This is his second experience outside of Spain, after also passing through Mexico’s Cruz Azul.