Vucetich, Tigres interim coach, says regaining player confidence is top priority

Víctor Manuel Vucetich, a seasoned figure in Mexican football, has stepped in as the interim coach and sporting vice president for Tigres UANL. His immediate priority is to rebuild player confidence, acknowledging the team's current pressure and underperformance in the Apertura tournament, where they have secured only one point from a possible 12.

Vucetich, 71, replaces Hernán Elizondo and Gerardo Torrado. The club's president, Carlos Emilio González, expressed hope that Vucetich's leadership will lead to better results. Vucetich, a highly decorated coach with multiple league titles and international success, including three CONCACAF Champions Cups with Monterrey, stated that good communication with players is the foundation for success.

While acknowledging this is an interim role, Vucetich emphasized his commitment to improving the team's performance and maintaining its winning tradition. He indicated that there is no set time limit for his tenure, as the club continues to evaluate permanent coaching options. The team is set to face Atlante in their next Apertura match.