Vélez Sarsfield decided to call Guillermo Barros Schelotto, former head coach of Boca, to fill the position left by Sebastián Domínguez after the 2-0 defeat against Huracán in the Apertura Tournament. Fabián Berlanga, president of the club, feels the necessity to find a replacement who can get the team out of the bad streak they are currently in.
After winning the 2024 Professional Football League, Vélez Sarsfield finds itself at the bottom of Zone B of the local tournament without having achieved a victory in the first eight rounds. So far, they have accumulated six defeats and two draws, without scoring a single goal. It has been rumored that the club's management has contacted Guillermo Barros Schelotto, who expressed his desire to return to coach an Argentine team, just before his participation in the Copa Libertadores.
Sebastián Domínguez resigned as coach of Vélez after the defeat against Huracán. During his tenure, the team did not achieve victories in eight matches and did not score any goals, marking a negative streak. Domínguez did not make statements to the press, and his departure was announced to the players in the locker room.
Regarding his replacement, there are several names under consideration, including Sebastián Méndez, Hernán Crespo, and Gabriel Milito. However, the main candidates for the vacant position are Julio César Falcioni and Carlos Tevez, both currently without a team. Falcioni has a special connection with Vélez, as he was trained at the club and made his professional debut in 1976, in addition to being very well-liked by the fans.
The president of Vélez, Fabián Berlanga, is eager to appoint a new coach since the team will soon play in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. The next steps include defining contractual terms and economic details to confirm Guillermo Barros Schelotto's arrival at the club.
