Coach Marcelo Méndez resigned from his position at Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata after the 2-0 defeat against San Lorenzo. The chaotic situation experienced at El Bosque was decisive in his decision to step down. The strong discontent from the fans and the tense episode in the press conference with Miguel Ángel Russo also influenced his resignation.
After an unfavorable start in the 2025 Apertura Tournament with two losses in two matches, Méndez chose to leave his position. Despite a promising start in 2024, the team's recent results did not support the Uruguayan coach, adding only two wins in the last 17 matches. In total, he managed 32 games with 10 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses.
Fernando Zaniratto, who recently took over as coach of the Reserve team, will lead the team in the next match against Independiente on an interim basis. His stay in the position is expected to be temporary, as the management is looking for a permanent replacement. Among the names being mentioned with the strongest possibility for the position, Lucas Pusineri stands out as the main candidate to take over the team.
