Following the removal of Kiko Ramirez, ISL outfit Odisha FC have chosen to appoint Kino Garcia Sanchez as interim coach. Earlier he served as the club’s assistant coach and will now succeed the Spaniard.
The management chose to part ways with Ramirez after a series of poor showings. He was given his walking papers on Friday after their 0-2 loss to Kerala Blasters FC.
After much cogitation and reflection, the board decided to terminate Ramirez’s contract with them. It was a replacement the club needed to bring up performances and morale.
Odisha FC stand at 9th in the table with 13 points from 10 matches. They have registered only 2 wins in their previous 7 games. However, their tie against NorthEast United FC will be led by Sanchez. They trail the top 4 by 4 points so they might still have a fighting.
A media release from Odisha FC reads – “Odisha FC would like to confirm the appointment of Kino Garcia as the interim Head Coach.“
The statement continued to speak about their new appointment. Kino possesses a UEFA Pro License and boasts a vast area of expertise in the development of players. He has coached the youth sides of Spanish outfit Valencia CF.
A lot of the players previously under his wing now play in first division football in Spain. Garcia has also been a director at the Valencia CF Academy in Seoul.
For a number of seasons he has even headed the Levante UD women’s team in the first division. Kino Garcia is also the Director of Coaches in Valencia, working under the Spanish Federation.
All members at Odisha FC are glad to have Kino Garcia Sanchez on board and are willing support him in every way possible.
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