Fernando Gago will no longer continue as the head coach of Club Necaxa in Mexico. The North American team informed the Argentine of his departure after failing to qualify for the Mexican Liguilla. In this way, the former Boca Juniors coach concluded his 130-day cycle at Necaxa with a negative balance, leaving a bitter mark on the club's recent history. Fernando Gago's time in Mexican football once again raised more doubts than certainties. After his frustrating exit from Boca Juniors mid-year, the former midfielder took on the challenge of leading Necaxa with the intention of restoring his image, but his management repeated old mistakes: a team without an identity, lacking reaction, and with individual performances far below expectations. Internally, criticisms were directly aimed at his leadership. In his last match, the team drew 1-1 against Mazatlán and finished in 13th place in the standings, just two spots away from qualifying for the championship's final stages. Furthermore, the coach had serious internal issues with the squad, while the club's fans expressed their disapproval due to the lack of results throughout the season. As for his numbers, Gago coached a total of 20 matches, with a record of 10 losses, 5 wins, and 5 draws. The climate became unsustainable, and the board decided to cut ties before the situation worsened. Thus, Gago closes another cycle with more shadows than lights. His stint at Necaxa reinforces the feeling that he has yet to establish himself as a coach abroad. The project, which began with high expectations, ended wrapped in conflict, poor performance, and adverse results that expose the Argentine's difficulty in sustaining his ideas in adverse contexts. His departure once again leaves the sense of a wasted opportunity. According to local media reports, several players reportedly expressed their dissatisfaction with the coach's work methods and the rigid tactics imposed. This was compounded by tensions with part of the technical staff, revealing a premature wear in daily coexistence.
