Juan Reynoso is the new head coach of Club Necaxa. The Peruvian takes over from Martín Varini, who was dismissed after a 1-0 defeat to Puebla on September 12, and faces the immediate challenge of improving the team's standing in Liga MX.
The Aguascalientes-based side sits 13th in the table with 8 points from two wins, two draws, and four losses. They enter this new chapter on a run of six games without a win, with a recent form of zero victories, two draws, and three defeats. Reynoso knows the institution well, having had spells as a player and an assistant coach, and now returns at a difficult time. "It is not an easy moment; if it were easy, we would not be arriving at this moment," the manager stated at his presentation.
The first challenge
His debut on the bench will come on September 19 in matchday 9, when Necaxa visits Atlético de San Luis, the current bottom-placed team. Afterwards, the schedule gets tougher with a clash against América. Reynoso has explained that his main objective is to make the team more adaptable to the different situations that arise in a match. He firmly believes in the squad's quality. "Returning to the club with the conditions, the comforts, and all the institutional potential generates a greater responsibility for us," he said.
The Peruvian coach also noted that, in his opinion, Necaxa has four or five of the best players in the entire Liga MX. This confidence must soon translate into results, as the team needs to pick up points to move away from the lower reaches of the table.
A context of urgency
The last outing, that 0-1 loss to Puebla, highlighted the team's attacking problems, having scored only 9 goals this season while conceding 13. Forward J. Carranza, with 4 goals in 7 appearances, is the top scorer but needs more support. The recent record includes a 1-1 draw against Tigres UANL, with a goal from Owen González, and defeats to Cruz Azul and León. To analyse the individual performance of the squad, fans can review the season's stats.
Reynoso inherits a group that is 11 points behind leaders Toluca, a considerable gap that demands an immediate reaction. His previous experience in Mexican football and his internal knowledge of the club are his main assets. Work begins in earnest this week, with sights set on San Luis and the imperative need to end the poor run. The match on Saturday, September 19, marks the official start of a new era.
First reported at Depor
