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Fernando Hierro faced the media with determination after the 4-0 defeat against América in the national classic of the Liga MX. The Spanish reaffirmed that neither he nor the owner, Amaury Vergara, intend to take drastic measures and change the coach. Serbian Veljko Paunovic will continue leading the team's project.
Despite the evident annoyance in the Chivas fans and the demands for a change of coach, Hierro highlighted the calmness that prevails within the team regarding Paunovic's leadership. Hierro pointed out that external pressure and criticism are part of the football environment, but internally they are committed to the ongoing process.
"From President Amaury, from my sports management, we know what we want, we know what we have, we know that in these moments we need much more calmness, the coach knows perfectly well from his president, from his sports director that he can work peacefully," stated Hierro.
Fernando Hierro insisted that the process of building a successful team requires time and that Chivas has a clear vision, a solid project, and a playing style that is being led by Veljko Paunovic.
Paunovic has achieved positive results leading Chivas, with 14 wins, five draws, and six defeats in the 25 regular phase matches since his arrival, which supports his management. The sports director emphasized the club's full support for the coach.
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Despite the defeat against América and the team's recent inconsistent performance, Hierro emphasized that there are no doubts in Chivas about the players or about the coach's professionalism and effort.
With Paunovic at the helm, Chivas reached the Final of the Clausura 2023, although they did not win the title. The team started strong in the first three rounds of the current tournament, but the results have become more challenging since their participation in the Leagues Cup, where victories have been elusive. Hierro stressed the importance of maintaining confidence and cohesion in the team and rejected speculations about internal problems or crisis.
"Those of us who have to make decisions know that we have a model, we know that we have a project, we know where we want to go, and in that, both the president and I are very clear about it," concluded Hierro.
In summary, despite the recent challenges, Chivas de Guadalajara remains committed to the project led by Veljko Paunovic and seeks to maintain stability in the team while working towards achieving their objectives.
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