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The era of Ricardo Ferretti in Tigres has an expiration date . However, this date can be postponed a few more days or end once and for all on next May 8 . The coach himself confirmed in a press conference that will cease to be the coach of the Felino team , after the season ends. In this sense and after the qualification of Tigres to the Repechage was finalized, each game could mean the last time that the Tigers played for the Repechage, each game could mean the the Brazilian will sit on the auriazul bench .
CONFIRMED! 🟠
👋 The ‘Tuca’ says goodbye to Tigres … https://t.co/IFV7ZVYLUW
– Sportscenter in Spanish (@SportsCenter_nt) April 29, 2021
The feline team drew 0-0 against Chivas in their last match for Liga MX. This result allowed them to finish in the tenth position from the overall leaderboard with 23 units. Under these circumstances, Ferretti secured one more match against Atlas , team that finished in seventh position with two points more than Tigres.
In this match, which will be developed next Saturday, Ricardo Ferretti will experience a special moment . If he wins, he will be able to continue in the race with his club and extend his history in the squad a little more. But in case of losing, the stadium Jalisco will witness the end of a successful era in Mexican soccer .
However, ‘El Tuca’ does not think about the defeat. The Brazilian strategist wants to end his cycle with Tigres by raising a glass. ” Well, it’s a nice dream, I hope it comes true “, declared the coach. Ferretti’s desire will be supported by the return of important players to his squad. Tigres will be able to include in their starting team players who were absent due to injury and accumulation of cards in the final stretch of the tournament.
Nico López could return in Tigres for Repechage vs Atlas https://t.co/e4NKYsvAhz pic.twitter.com/FG440 rdAsw
– HalfTime (@ halftime) May 4, 2021
Prior to the duel against Atlas, ‘El Tuca’ received praise from the coach of the team red and black. “(I feel) healthy envy of being able to have so many successful processes and for so long , (…) he really deserves to go through the big door, because he has given a lot to the club, my deepest respect and my deepest admiration , ”Cocca stated.
Diego Cocca confessed that he is envious of ‘Tuca’ Ferretti. 😱 https://t.co/lvdyoTY2jU
– TV Azteca Deportes (@AztecaDeportes)
May 5, 2021
The Brazilian coach had an outstanding stage in command of Tigres. Ferretti managed to get important titles and transform the auriazul team into one of the biggest clubs of the last decade . Among Ricardo’s successes, the following stand out: Five MX League championships , an MX Cup , a Concacaf Champions League (the first international title of the feline institution) and the best participation of a Mexican team in the Club World Cup (final against Bayern Munich).
Ricardo Ferretti with Tigres: 🐯
– 5 Liga MX 🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅
– 3 Champion of Champions 🎖🎖🎖
– A Final of the Copa Libertadores – The best role in the history of a Mexican team in the Club World Cup
– 1 Copa MX 🥇
– 1 Concachampions 🏆
– 1 Campeones Cup https://t.co/5qaV9KPujz pic.twitter.com/gzaytXlREA– RECORD JOURNAL (@record_mex ico) April 28, 2021
