Liga de Quito Parts Ways with Coach Josep Alcácer Before Crucial Match in opposition to Universitario in Copa Libertadores
As the Copa Libertadores 2024 nears its climax, each Universitario and Liga de Quito are already eradicated from the event. Despite this, they’re set to shut out their marketing campaign in Ecuador on May twenty eighth, aiming to safe a spot within the spherical of 32 of the South American Championship. However, current developments have rocked Liga de Quito as they made a shocking announcement concerning their coach, Josep Alcácer.
In an announcement shared on their social media channels, LDU knowledgeable their followers and supporters concerning the termination of Josep Alcácer’s contract by mutual settlement. This choice comes within the aftermath of the membership’s elimination from the Copa Libertadores, marking the tip of Alcácer’s tenure with the group.
The 44-year-old coach confronted criticism as a result of a string of poor leads to May, which included three losses and two attracts, resulting in Liga de Quito’s exit from the worldwide competitors and a drop within the Pro League standings. The ultimate blow got here after a defeat in opposition to Barcelona SC, the place they fell additional behind the league leaders, Independiente del Valle.
Additionally, Alcácer’s incapacity to safe a CONMEBOL license to teach in Copa Libertadores matches performed a job in his departure. Despite being granted momentary permission by the South American soccer physique, he was unable to proceed main the group within the prestigious competitors.
Patricio Hurtado has been named as Alcácer’s momentary alternative and can oversee the group of their upcoming match in opposition to Universitario. The membership expressed confidence in Hurtado’s capabilities to steer the group by means of this difficult interval.
With each groups vying for a spot within the Copa Sudamericana, the stakes are excessive as Universitario and Liga de Quito put together to face off. Universitario at the moment sits third of their group, only one level forward of LDU. A draw or a win for Universitario might safe their passage to the following stage, whereas Liga de Quito will likely be aiming for a victory to assert the spot for themselves.
It is price noting that Josep Alcácer made his debut within the Copa Libertadores in opposition to Universitario, the place regardless of taking an early lead, Liga de Quito finally succumbed to a 2-1 defeat. This outcome marked the start of the tip for Alcácer’s stint on the membership, culminating in his contract termination forward of the essential match in opposition to Universitario.