Liga MX: Gilberto Mora's father joins Xolos de Tijuana coaching staff

Gilberto Mora Olayo, the father of footballer Gilberto Mora, is set to join the coaching staff of Liga MX team Xolos de Tijuana. He will be part of Sebastián “El Loco” Abreu's technical team, providing a boost for the upcoming Apertura 2026 tournament after the team's elimination in the previous season.

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We are incorporating Gil Mora to the technical staff. To the 'magic' because he was the real 'magic'. Then 'Gilito' came, but the real 'magic' was the father.

Abreu confirmed Mora Olayo's integration into the project, affectionately referring to him as "the magic" from the team's past. Mora Olayo's extensive experience in the club's youth academy will allow him to closely monitor his son, Gilberto Mora, who is returning to the Tijuana squad after participating in the 2026 World Cup.

"He has a vast trajectory in youth development. It allows us to know in detail the emotional, personality, and characteristics of the players to know where they can be best highlighted," Abreu stated regarding Mora Olayo's expertise. The Xolos de Tijuana will begin their Apertura 2026 campaign on Thursday, July 16, at home against Tigres.

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He has a vast trajectory in youth development. It allows us to know in detail the emotional, personality, and characteristics of the players to know where they can be best highlighted.

Despite joining the team's training sessions, Gilberto Mora will not be available for the immediate match. According to Abreu, the younger Mora requires ten days of rest to process his World Cup experience, followed by a three-day introduction period. He is expected to be available for the team's second league match against León on July 24.

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He comes from 10 days of rest to absorb everything lived, and we need a three-day introduction to be able to think about having him available for the match against León.