Pedro Caixinha Fired by Juárez FC Amid Poor Results
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- FC Juárez has fired Portuguese coach Pedro Caixinha due to poor results in the Apertura tournament.
- The team is currently last in the league standings with zero points after three consecutive losses.
- Salvador Valero, the U-21 coach, will take over as interim head coach for the upcoming Leagues Cup.
FC Juárez announced Sunday the dismissal of Portuguese coach Pedro Caixinha following a dismal start to the Apertura tournament. The Mexican club sits at the bottom of the league table with no points after three matches.
Caixinha, who joined Juárez last semester, managed 20 games with the team, securing five wins, four draws, and 11 losses. His tenure ended after the team suffered three consecutive defeats in the current Apertura season, leaving them in last place.
FC Juárez informs that the employment relationship with technical director Pedro Caixinha and his coaching staff has concluded. We thank Pedro and his work team for the time, dedication, and commitment shown in taking on the challenges of our institution, wishing them the greatest success in the future.
In a statement, the club expressed gratitude for Caixinha and his staff's dedication. "FC Juárez informs that the employment relationship with technical director Pedro Caixinha and his coaching staff has concluded. We thank Pedro and his work team for the time, dedication, and commitment shown in taking on the challenges of our institution, wishing them the greatest success in the future," the team wrote.
With the Leagues Cup on the horizon, the club has appointed Salvador Valero, the director of the U-21 team, to lead as interim head coach. Juárez is set to debut in the tournament against Minnesota on Tuesday. The club also shared a farewell message on social media, thanking Caixinha for his professionalism and commitment.
Thank you, Pedro Caixinha. We appreciate your professionalism, dedication, and commitment during your time with FC Juárez. We wish you the greatest success in your next projects.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.