Fernando Batista became Venezuela’s head coach after the departure of José Pekerman

Fernando Batista was confirmed as the new coach of the Venezuelan team after the unexpected and surprising departure of José Néstor Pekerman. He Againthat había llegado como parte del cuerpo técnico del ex seleccionador de Colombia, fue el designado por la federación para retomar las labores de cara a la Copa América 2024 y el Mundial de 2026. A las sospechas de supuestas irregularidades en los manejos de ciertas cuestiones, president Jorge Gimenez He added a phrase that resonated.

Soccer Football - Venezuela Press Conference - Renaissance Hotel, Caracas, Venezuela - November 30, 2021. FVF President Jorge Gimenez with Venezuela's new technical director Jose Nestor Pekerman during the press conference REUTERS/Manaure Quintero
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“I am here to speak to you in all transparency about my commitment since I took over the presidency. It is important that each member of the FVF lives up to their commitment beyond talent. Our football deserves what there are better on and off the field.We have not hesitated to make decisions in time when someone is not up to the challenge. FVF. But we must also recognize those who have done well, ”said the president of the FVF.

And he shot: “This Federation is here to defend the colors of our flag. We are not going to accept that we continue to be seen as the Cinderella from Latin America. Venezuelan football is respected and the Vinotinto jersey is respected. Our football still has a long way to go, but our ability, even in difficult circumstances, will be able to overcome all these obstacles.”

Pekerman with Jorge Giménez, president of the FVF
Pekerman with Jorge Giménez, president of the FVF

“I am here to announce who will be in charge of our national team. It will be Fernando Batista, accompanied by Leandro Cufré, Jorge Pidal and Vicente Rosales, to whom I ask for their full support. It is our commitment to players, coaches, clubs and associations, children and all those who dream of seeing victories in the future”, concluded the president, who hinted that those who have left the world working with Pekerman were his field assistant. Patricio Fields and the manager Pascal Lezcano. Although it is not known what will become of Fabrice Colocciniwho commanded the Sub 20 in the last South American contest held in Ecuador.

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José’s passage through the Red wine he left a record of 10 games: four for the South American Qualifiers en route to the Qatar 2022 World Cup (victory against Bolivia and defeats against Uruguay, Argentina and Colombia); and six in international friendlies (victories against Malta, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Syria, a draw with Panama and a loss against Iceland).

Batista’s first commitments at the head of the senior team will be in the Middle East: on Friday March 24, he will face Saudi Arabia In the stadium Prince Abdullah Alfaisal from Jeddah, while on Tuesday 28/03 they will take care of Uzbekistan In the stadium King Abdullah Sports City from the same city.

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