“You don’t leave football, football is the one who leaves you, the phrase was uttered that unravels all the mystery contained in the fervor that this sport generates Socrates, the artist and genius with the ball born in Brazil. His words allow no objection, at least very little, and the latest evidence to support it comes from Blue cross, where several former players cling to the base of the field after the announcement of their retirement.
Gerardo Flores He was the last footballer to announce his intentions after retirement to remain connected to football through the banks. Just 24 hours after making public his departure from the court, stated that his main goal is to reach the bench of his preferred club: Cruz AzulHowever, his job will not be easy as there are already others of his peers who will succeed Juan Reynoso.
Here we present the list of former Cruz Azul players who are now coaches and look with suspicion at the position of the Peruvian coach.
1. Christian Giménez
El Chaco in a match of Cancun FC (Image 7)
The Chaco It is one of La Machine’s most celebrated glories. The dedication that goes out in the fans is typical of the legends, and after his retirement from football, many sigh to see him sitting on the couch in the Aztec stadiumHis first experience as a coach is living with him Cancun FC on the League MX expansion
2. Óscar Pérez
Óscar Pérez in training (Jam Media)
The rabbit He has been working as a goalkeeper coach for Cruz Azul for over a year. However, the former La Machine goalkeeper already holds the title of coach, so it won’t be long before he takes the plunge and runs for the coxswain position on a team.
3. Emanuel Villa
Tito Villa recently graduated as DT (Image 7)
In case of Tito It is similar to the rabbit. They both even graduated as DT in the same promotion, and the fourth-scoring champion in the history of the cement manufacturers has never hidden his intentions to be in charge of his loves team.
4. Jerry Flores
Jerry Flores announced his retirement after a 16-year career (Archive)
Gerardo announced his retirement yesterday, and it was today that he was sent out to publicly affirm that he wants revenge and the title of Liga MX at the helm of Cruz Azul, a trophy that escaped him in the five years he defended the blue shirt.
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