Tigres coach Veljko Paunovic was dismissed over the weekend after winning the match of matchday 10 against Necaxa. Paunovic explained in a press conference the reason for the absence of his starters and expressed his annoyance over the team's ball losses, calling them a lack of commitment.
After 10 matchdays, rumors emerged that Paunovic was relegating André-Pierre Gignac to the bench. The team issued a statement announcing the end of the working relationship with the Serbian strategist, without specifying the reasons for his dismissal.
Among the situations that may have influenced the management's decision is the possible unrest in the locker room due to the players' poor performance. Despite recent controversies, the exact reasons for his dismissal remain a subject of speculation.
After the news broke, uncertainty arose over who would fill the vacant position. Guido Pizarro is one of the names strongly rumored to lead the team for the rest of the season. Paunovic, who is now retiring as a player to focus on his career as a Head Coach, has had disagreements with management and has been seen visibly upset about the team's performance.
Despite the controversies, such as an incident with a journalist during the Concachampions Cup, they are not considered sufficient reasons for his dismissal. Speculation about who will replace Paunovic is already underway, with Pizarro being one of the most discussed names in sports circles.
