Odisha FC on Friday announced that they have parted ways with head coach Keiko Ramirez after some stellar performances in the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 campaign. Odisha FC hasn’t traditionally been a top team, but they came into the season with a lot of promise and a good staff started the campaign well but failed to make a mark in a few games, leaving their top four bidding tracks. Got off.
On Wednesday, Odisha was not up to the mark when they were beaten 2-0 by Kerala Blasters. This came after the team was put under quarantine after Kamaljeet Singh tested Covid-19 positive.
News18.com It is learned that after Ramirez’s departure, assistant coach Kino Sanchez will take over as the team prepares for their January 18 match against NorthEast United FC.
“It has been a very difficult decision and not one that has been taken lightly by the owners and management of the club.
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“After lengthy deliberations and deliberations between the club’s technical committee, it was decided that a change is now needed to give the club time to improve performance and results this season. The club would like to thank Kiko for his efforts and wish him the best of luck for the future. The club will make further announcements in due course,” the club said in its statement.
Sources close to the club told News18.com that Ramirez at times did not have a sound tactical plan and also did not communicate well with all the foreigners in the team.
This season, Odisha FC have shown great potential and ability to attack in a few games and Kino would like to help the team perform to that level.
Odisha’s Covid problem
Odisha FC players are still under strict quarantine and will not be out of it until at least January 16, two days before their next match. Of the players, only Kamaljeet has tested positive so far, with several staff members having caught the virus.
On Thursday, Odisha FC had two new Covid-19 cases and there may be more in the coming days.
Sources said that the players have been mentally shaken due to the difficulty and are not feeling the task. They feel that things are not getting better and it is becoming difficult for them.
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