Stormy winds are shaking Deportivo Cali, which is struggling to raise its head and is unable to straighten its sporting course. Poor results, poor play and the threat of relegation have claimed the head of a new coach: Hernán Torres is no longer with the team.
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The most recent 1-0 defeat against Fortaleza in the Colombian Cup was the final straw for the coach.
In the last few hours there have been intense meetings to define the direction of the team. Press reports indicated that Torres had been given an ultimatum in the weekend match against La Equidad.
Cali vs. Pasto in the Betplay League.
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End of the Torres cycle
The coach’s compensation was the big factor limiting the decision of the leadership, despite widespread discontent over the team’s poor performance.
However, on Thursday morning Deportivo Cali issued a statement confirming Torres’ departure.
The team says that the parties reached an agreement so that Torres will not be in charge of the team from now on.
Last June, the Valle del Cauca team announced Hernán Torres as its new technical director for the BetPlay League 2024-II. The idea was that a coach with his experience could straighten out the team and have a good campaign.
But nothing has worked. Cali is currently in 17th place in the standings, far from qualifying, and to top it off, it has committed itself to the Colombian Cup.
Cali’s poor form has sparked anger and concern among fans, who see the relegation table threatened. Even the team’s supporters have repeatedly caused disturbances in the midst of their protests, which have cost the club fines and suspensions.
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