The debut of Antonio Mohamed as a Pumas coach is set to arrive in the near term, heightening expectations among fans of the team. The club stunned followers with the decision to hire the Turkish-born Mohammed as its new technical director, selecting the Argentine strategist to take the reins from Raphael Bridge, whose short tenure failed to deliver the desired results.
Mohamed’s arrival has sparked a wave of excitement across the fanbase, drawing on his track record with several clubs in Mexico’s top flight. Supporters in the United States and Canada, as well as across North America, are keen to see how his leadership will shape the squad this season, even though the formal presentation as the team’s head coach remains a few days away.
In our coverage, GOAL explains why Antonio Mohamed will not be on the bench for the upcoming match against Querétaro; the coach is preparing to assume his role ahead of the next clash, with his official introduction to the team forthcoming.
WHY WON’T THE TURKISH-MOHAMED LEAD AGAINST QUERÉTARO?
During his official unveiling as the new head coach of the Cougars, Mohamed clarified that he would not coach against Querétaro on Matchday 13 of the Liga MX Clausura 2023. He cited a prior commitment tied to his birthday, which falls on April 2, as the reason for his absence from the bench on that date.
For the encounter with Gallos Blancos, Mohamed’s technical staff will handle the match, while his official debut as the UNAM manager is planned for the following week on the 14th, when the team travels to face Atlético San Luis at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. The development marks a pivotal moment for the club as it transitions to a new era under Mohamed’s guidance, with plans for a strong performance in front of home and visiting supporters across North America and beyond. (Goal)