The situation of Deportivo Cali in the League is critical, after the 3-0 defeat against Independiente Medellín, on Wednesday, at the Atanasio Girardot stadium.
Cali is last in the championship, with just 9 points, and in the relegation table the outlook is increasingly complicated, not only for this year, but thinking about 2024, if it manages to avoid relegation.
As if there were no shortage of problems, four players asked that the salaries owed to them be paid so as not to resign from the club for just cause, while Acolfutpro asked the Ministry of Sports to suspend sports recognition.
Rumors about the departure of coach Jorge Luis Pinto grew in the last hours, especially when he decided not to appear at the press conference after the defeat against Medellín.
“The teacher does not feel well, that is the truth, there is no other reason. This does not usually happen but it is already something of force majeure and here we are trying to answer your questions,” said Cali’s technical assistant, Sergio Herrera, who attended in his place.
Pinto reappeared and will lead the next game
However, Pinto reappeared this Thursday and is ready to lead a crucial match for what is to come: on Saturday he will host Unión Magdalena in Palmaseca.
Samaria would lose the category today, occupying the last place in the average table. A victory for Cali would give them peace of mind, at least in comparison with the team led by Claudio Rodríguez.
Pinto asked for the support of the fans and supported the work of his players, despite the bad campaign they have had this semester. The Santander coach directed the practice this Thursday, with the players who did not play against Medellín.
“It’s a life or death match for both,” Pinto acknowledged. “I ask the fans to accompany us and to come. We are dedicated, we have made mistakes and we admit it, we really want to win like never before, ”he added.
Jorge Luis Pinto will direct @AsoDeporCali Saturday vs. @UnionMagdalena.
“It’s a life or death match for both”
“I ask the fans to accompany us and to come, we are dedicated, we have made mistakes and we admit it, we really want to win like never before” pic.twitter.com/Frh41hvqsj
— Alfonso Morales Movilla (@PonchoMorales85) April 14, 2023
The match between Deportivo Cali and Unión Magdalena will be this Saturday, at 6 in the afternoon, and will be broadcast by Win Sports +.
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