The future of manager Néstor Gorosito at San Lorenzo de Almagro is under review following a string of poor results. According to a report by Onefootball on September 1, a key meeting between the technical staff and club officials was scheduled to analyze the coach's continuity.
San Lorenzo sits 14th in the Liga Profesional Argentina with just seven points from seven matches. Their record shows two wins, one draw, and four losses, with a negative goal difference of -3. The team is on a two-game losing streak and trails league leaders Instituto Córdoba by nine points.
Why is Gorosito's job at risk?
Pressure on Néstor Gorosito has increased significantly in recent weeks. His return to the club, following the departure of Gustavo Álvarez, has not yielded the expected results. Elimination in the round of 16 of the Copa Argentina by Deportivo Riestra, on penalties, was a hard blow.
The most symbolic moment came with the derby loss to Huracán. That defeat ended a 25-year unbeaten run for El Ciclón at the Estadio Pedro Bidegain, known as the Nuevo Gasómetro. A partisan journalist captured the mood by stating there is "a smell of the end of a cycle."
What happened in the evaluation meeting?
The meeting to define the path forward was planned for the same day as the report. It was set to take place just before a postponed training session scheduled for 3:00 PM. An initial contact between Gorosito and some officials had already occurred at the airport.
The intention was to expand that conversation to include other key officials who did not travel to Córdoba for the last match. The goal was to have a complete assessment of the situation before making a final decision on the manager's future. You can check the current state of the squad on our squad page.
What did Gorosito say about his situation?
Facing the rumors, the coach himself remained firm. In a press conference after the defeat to Instituto, Gorosito flatly denied the possibility of resigning. He preferred to focus on the work and the recent addition of Facundo Farías, who arrived on loan from Estudiantes.
Regarding the midfielder, Gorosito expressed great confidence. He said Farías "will be extraordinary if he can play because he will completely change the face of the team." This statement underscores his bet on strengthening the midfield as a way to improve results.
What is the next immediate challenge?
Regardless of what the board decides, the calendar does not stop. San Lorenzo must prepare for its next league commitment. The team will host Talleres de Córdoba on September 5 at the Nuevo Gasómetro.
Talleres currently occupies 15th place in the table, just below El Ciclón, making the match a direct duel to escape the lower reaches. The most recent loss, a 1-0 defeat to Instituto Córdoba on September 1, makes this fixture even more critical. Fans can follow the standings evolution in our standings section.
The team's overall performance at the start of this season, with only two goals scored and five conceded, demands an urgent reaction. The next date on the fixtures marks an inevitable turning point for Gorosito's project at San Lorenzo de Almagro.
