Club Atlético Banfield decided that Julio César Falcioni would no longer be the team's manager. The decision was made after a meeting between the management and the technical director.
What happened?
The contract termination was due to the adverse results in Argentine football. Falcioni had been in charge of the team for five cycles and had achieved the club's only professional first-division title in the 2009 Apertura Tournament.
Why is it important for Club Atlético Banfield?
Falcioni's departure is a significant change for the club, which is currently in 9th place in the Liga Profesional Argentina with 21 points, 6 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses in 16 games. The team has also scored 15 goals and conceded 21, with a goal difference of -6.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League position | 9th |
| Points | 21 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Goals scored | 15 |
| Goals conceded | 21 |
| Goal difference | -6 |
What's next?
The club is focused on finding options for the management of the first team, with the idea of being able to announce the new technical team in the coming days. The new coach will have a month to work before the restart of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol.
Club Atlético Banfield is 8 points behind leaders Boca Juniors. Falcioni's departure is a challenge for the club, which seeks to improve its position in the league and compete for the title.
Club Atlético Banfield