“You don’t leave football, football is the one that leaves you“, the phrase was pronounced that reveals all the mystery that contains the fervor generated by this sport Socrates, artist and ball genius born in Brazil. Her words do not allow any objection – at least very few – and the latest evidence to support her comes The Blue Cross, where several former players cling to the foot of the field after announcing their withdrawals.
Gerardo Flores He was the last footballer who, after retiring, announced his intentions to stay connected to football through banks. Only 24 hours after he made public his departure from the courts stated that his main goal is to reach the bench of the club of his preferences: Cruz Azul. However, his task will not be easy, as there are already others in his colleagues who are in line to succeed. Juan Reynoso.
Here is the list of former Cruz Azul players who are now coaches and we look forward to the position of the Peruvian coach.
1. Christian Giménez
El Chaco in a match in Cancun FC (Imago 7)
Chaco It is one of the most celebrated glories of La Machine. The devotion that emanates in the fans is typical of legends, and after his retirement from football, many sigh to see him sitting on the bench in The Aztec stadium. His first experience as a coach is living with him Cancun FC on Expansion League MX.
2. Óscar Pérez
Óscar Pérez in training (Jam Media)
Rabbit He worked for more than a year as a goalkeeper coach at Cruz Azul. However, the former La Machine goalkeeper already has the title of coach, so it won’t be long before he takes the step and will run for the position of helmsman in a team.
3. Emanuel Villa
Tito Villa recently graduated DT (Imago 7)
In case of Titus It is similar to the Rabbit. They both graduated DT in the same promotion, and the fourth scoring champion in the history of cement producers never hid his intentions to lead the team of his loves.
4. Jerry Flores
Jerry Flores announces retirement after 16 years (Archive)
Gerardo announced his retirement yesterday and today he was sent to openly state that he wants revenge and win the title of Liga MX at the helm of Cruz Azul, a trophy he missed in the five years he defended his blue shirt.
Good: the unit has been strengthened
Bad: there were no real signatures