San Lorenzo de Almagro announced on Thursday that Néstor Gorosito is no longer the head coach of the first team. The decision was made by mutual agreement, ending his second stint in charge after just two months, as reported by RPP Noticias.
The club is currently in a difficult position in the Liga Profesional Argentina, sitting 14th with only seven points from seven games. Their last result was a 1-0 defeat to Instituto Cordoba on September 1, leaving them nine points behind the league leaders. The club thanked Gorosito and his staff for their work via a statement on their social media channels.
What was Gorosito's record in charge?
Néstor Gorosito managed a total of eight matches during his brief return to San Lorenzo. Of those fixtures, seven were in the domestic league and one in the Copa Argentina. His final record was two wins, two draws, and four losses. This performance failed to lift the team in the standings, where they currently have a negative goal difference, having scored two and conceded five.
The coach, formerly in charge of Alianza Lima in Peru, could not reverse the negative trend. The team's recent form over the last five matches is one win, one draw, and three losses, including two consecutive defeats. Walter Perazzo will take interim charge of the professional squad's training while a new head coach is sought.
What context does the team face now?
Gorosito's departure comes at a time of sporting urgency for San Lorenzo. The club needs points to move away from the lower reaches of the table. The next challenge is immediate: this Saturday, September 5, they will host Talleres Cordoba at home, a rival also battling in the lower-middle part of the table, currently in 15th place.
This match will be crucial to try and stop the poor run. Fans can check the full season schedule on our fixtures page. The current squad situation and detailed numbers are available in the stats section.
Who will take charge of the first team?
For now, responsibility falls to Walter Perazzo, who will lead training sessions. The search for a permanent successor is already underway within the club's leadership. The decision must be swift, given the tight schedule of the Liga Profesional.
The new coach will inherit a team struggling to score and in need of defensive stability. The current squad, which you can review on our squad list, requires an immediate boost. The clear objective is to improve their league position, which can be followed in real time on standings.
The club's official statement said: "San Lorenzo informa que Néstor Gorosito no continuará como entrenador del equipo de Primera División.". It added: "Le agradecemos a Pipo y a sus colaboradores por el trabajo y la dedicación en esta etapa al frente del equipo.". The match against Talleres will be played on Saturday, September 5 at the Pedro Bidegain stadium.
